Highways Managing Quantity Surveyor

Managing Quantity Surveyor - Highways (Civil Engineering) - Northampton
Take the next step in your career with a leadership role that puts you at the forefront of major highways infrastructure projects, offering real influence, autonomy, and long-term progression.
You will be joining a forward-thinking civil engineering contractor delivering key highways and infrastructure schemes across Northampton and the wider region. This Managing Quantity Surveyor - Highways role offers the opportunity to lead multiple projects while shaping commercial strategy and developing high-performing teams.
About the company
My client is a well-established civil engineering contractor with a strong presence in highways and infrastructure. They are known for delivering complex projects to a high standard, with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and long-term client relationships. Their highways division continues to grow, creating an excellent opportunity for a Managing Quantity Surveyor - Highways to play a pivotal role.
What you will be doing
As Managing Quantity Surveyor - Highways, you will take full ownership of commercial performance across multiple highways projects in Northampton and surrounding areas. You will be:
·Leading the commercial function across several highways schemes from inception to final account
·Managing and mentoring a team of Quantity Surveyors from trainee to senior level
·Preparing, reviewing, and presenting CVRs and project forecasts with clear strategic insight
·Identifying and mitigating commercial risks while driving value engineering opportunities
·Ensuring all projects comply with internal commercial processes and best practice
·Acting as the key commercial advisor on contractual matters and dispute resolution
·Overseeing procurement strategies and maintaining strong supply chain relationships
·Building and managing client relationships, representing the business professionally
·Supporting continuous improvement across commercial systems and processes
What you will bring
To succeed as Managing Quantity Surveyor - Highways, you will have:
·Proven experience in a senior Quantity Surveying role within highways or civil engineering
·Strong commercial and contractual knowledge (NEC experience preferred)
·Experience managing multiple projects and leading commercial teams
·Excellent leadership, mentoring, and team development skills
·Ability to manage risk, drive performance, and influence key decisions
·Strong communication skills with both internal teams and external clients
Salary and benefits
·£85,000 - £90,000 per annum (salary dependent on experience)
·Car allowance
·Travel expenses to site
·Pension scheme
·26 days holiday (increasing with service)
·Enhanced maternity pay
·Enhanced sick pay
·Green car scheme
·Volunteering day and additional benefits

FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on View phone number on carringtonwest.com or email View email address on carringtonwest.com for more information.
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