Highways Project Quantity Surveyor – Preston | Up to £60,000 + Package
Are you a Highways Project Quantity Surveyor who enjoys taking real ownership of projects rather than being a small part of a large Tier 1 team? This opportunity is ideal if you want to run your own jobs, manage contracts end-to-end, and play a key role in delivering civil engineering schemes across the North West.
My client is seeing a steady increase in project workload and is now looking to strengthen their team with a Highways Project Quantity Surveyor who can hit the ground running and take responsibility from day one.
What you’ll gain from this Highways Project Quantity Surveyor role
- Manage your own projects with autonomy and trust
- Work across varied civil engineering schemes (no repetitive mega-project work)
- Be part of a close-knit team where your contribution is visible
- Benefit from a strong package including car allowance and pension
- Have exposure to multiple projects at once, building your experience quickly
About the company
My client is a well-established civil engineering contractor delivering projects across the North West. Their work spans highways, structures, bridges, and public realm schemes, typically operating on programmes lasting 6-12 months.
They focus on delivering quality projects without the bureaucracy of large Tier 1 organisations, giving you the opportunity to take on real responsibility and make a tangible impact.
What you will be doing
- Manage 2 projects simultaneously, typically lasting 6-12 months
- Take full commercial responsibility from pre-contract through to final account
- Administer NEC contracts and ensure compliance throughout project delivery
- Handle cost planning, forecasting, and reporting
- Work closely with site teams to ensure commercial success
- Manage subcontractor procurement, payments, and variations
- Support projects during ECI and design stages where required
- Be primarily site‑based depending on project location
What you will need to succeed
- Proven experience in civil engineering (highways, structures, bridges, or public realm)
- Experience running your own projects with significant responsibility
- Strong NEC contract administration knowledge
- Confidence managing projects independently rather than within large teams
- Ability to manage multiple schemes simultaneously
- A proactive and hands‑on approach to commercial management
(My client is flexible on job titles and values experience over labels.)
Salary and benefits
- £45,000 – £60,000 per annum (salary dependent on experience)
- Company car or £6,000-£7,000 car allowance
- 26 days holiday + option to buy up to 5 additional days
- 6.5% pension contribution
- On-site doctor available every Friday
- Long-term permanent opportunity with consistent project flow
Additional details
- Location: Preston (office-based when not on site)
- Working pattern: Primarily site-based, depending on project requirements
- Some flexibility to work from home during ECI/design stages
- Start date: ASAP
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