Quantity Surveyor – Highways & NEC Contracts Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in highways and infrastructure projects and proven experience working under NEC contracts, including Options 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. The successful candidate will support the commercial and contractual management of projects from tender through to completion, ensuring effective cost control, risk management and contractual compliance. Key Responsibilities * Prepare cost estimates, budgets, tender documentation and commercial forecasts for highways and infrastructure projects. * Monitor project expenditure, manage cost reporting and identify potential commercial risks and opportunities. * Administer and manage NEC contracts, with experience across Options 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. * Assess interim valuations, applications for payment, compensation events and variations in accordance with NEC contract requirements. * Manage change control, early warnings and compensation event assessments to protect the commercial position of the project. * Review contractual obligations, assess commercial risks and ensure compliance with NEC procedures and timescales. * Prepare monthly cost-value reconciliations, cash-flow forecasts and financial reports. * Work closely with project managers, engineers, site teams, clients and subcontractors to resolve commercial and contractual issues. * Support subcontract procurement, tender analysis and final account negotiations. * Contribute to effective commercial management throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered within budget and contractual requirements. Essential Requirements * Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within highways, civil engineering or infrastructure projects. * Demonstrable experience working with NEC contracts, ideally across Options 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. * Strong understanding of NEC contract administration, including compensation events, early warnings, payment mechanisms and change control. * Experience in cost management, forecasting, valuations, procurement and final accounts. * Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. * Ability to manage commercial responsibilities independently while working collaboratively with project teams. Desirable * Experience working on local authority, National Highways or other major infrastructure schemes. * Knowledge of NEC contract amendments and commercial risk management. * Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent industry experience. Work Location: Birkenhead CH42