Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Manage commercial aspects and cost control for highway projects

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimating
• risk management
• account preparation
• tender costing
• subcontract management
• process improvement

Tasks

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop within the UK market leading road marking and highways safety business, contributing to the successful delivery of essential highways schemes, local authority and private sectors across the UK. -Measurement and valuation of main and subcontract works (including take-offs). -Supporting risk management and mitigation across projects. -Preparation, submission, and agreement of interim and final accounts with full supporting documentation. -Advising project teams on commercial and contractual matters, ensuring compliance with company procedures, client requirements, and industry standards. -Preparation and submission of estimates and tender costings. -Driving continuous improvement and best practice in commercial processes. -Drafting, negotiating, and administering subcontract agreements, including procurement and payments.

Requirements

• nec contracts
• quantity surveying
• driving licence
• ms office
• analytical
• highways

What You Bring

This is a full-time permanent position based across the South regions. Ideally you will be based at one of our depots (Reading, Milton Keynes, Croydon or Essex) however travel between all sites may be required. We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team in WJ South. The successful candidate will provide commercial support managing commercial aspects across a variety of Clients and contract types. Ideally you will have a background in highways contracting or similar. You will provide support on a range of projects, ensuring effective cost management, accurate forecasting, and strong contractual control. -Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites. -Accurate commercial forecasting, including CVRs, margins, and financial reports. -Strong knowledge of NEC contracts (essential). -Identification, valuation, and agreement of variations, compensation events, and claims. -Preferred degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management. -Proven experience as QS ideally with highways, civil engineering, or infrastructure projects. -Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and under pressure to meet deadlines. -Effective communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work confidently with clients, contractors, and stakeholders. -Proficient in MS Office and relevant commercial management software. -Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.

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Benefits

-Company Car or Car allowance -25 Days annual leave + bank holidays -Annual salary up to £60,000 (dependent on experience) -An opportunity to be part of our industry-leading team. -Opportunity for external formal training to enable Continuous Professional Development -Health Shield plan which provides money back on health expenses, access to a GP 24/7 and discounts on various products via the Breeze app. -Complete on-the-job training to gain insight into WJ's processes and procedures.

About Wj

-Evolved from a regional road-marking firm into a group of specialised businesses spanning the UK, Europe, and North America. -Flagship division leads the UK market in road marking and highway safety solutions, complemented by niche units tackling everything from surface treatments to off-grid solar surveillance. -WJ Surface and JMS divisions have earned acclaim for extending the lifespan and safety of major highway networks through advanced surface solutions. -WJ UK offers expert dewatering, groundwater management, tunnelling support, and water treatment services across residential to national projects. -ACB WJ manufactures road-marking materials internationally, while WJ Sunstone pioneers solar-powered safety technologies. -Typical projects range from repainting strategic motorway markings to designing bespoke groundwater control systems under major civil-engineering schemes. -Unusual fact: WJ Sunstone integrates solar surveillance into remote highway sites, blending sustainability with cutting-edge security.

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