At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage costs and contracts for exciting road construction projects across the UK.
- Company: Join a leading civil engineering firm with a strong reputation since 1997.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, pension, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a supportive team environment with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Be part of impactful projects that shape infrastructure and enhance communities.
- Qualifications: Experience in quantity surveying, especially in highways or surfacing is essential.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Established in 1997, Halfway Surfacing & Civil Engineering Ltd is a leading civil engineering and surfacing contractor based in Sheffield. We operate across Yorkshire and throughout the UK, delivering projects including road construction, asphalt surfacing, Section 278 works, carriageways, footways and associated highway infrastructure. Due to continued growth, we are looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor with experience in highways, surfacing or road construction to join our expanding commercial team. The role will be primarily office-based, with regular visits to sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities.
- Identify, analyse, and manage commercial risks.
- Assist in feasibility studies and understand client requirements.
- Advise on procurement strategy and assess tender costings.
- Examine tender documentation to ensure full understanding of scope and requirements.
- Procure and commercially manage subcontractors and suppliers, working closely with site teams to ensure accurate cost and resource planning.
- Regularly visit sites and liaise with site managers to survey works, take measurements, and collect valuation data.
- Prepare valuations for interim applications for payment, including variations.
- Prepare cost reports and manage budgets.
- Monitor and manage costs, preparing subcontractor payments and negotiating final accounts.
- Support the site team in documenting and recording completed works.
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and main contractor requirements.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Demonstrable Quantity Surveying experience within highways, asphalt surfacing, road construction or associated infrastructure works.
- Experience managing projects commercially from tender stage through to final account.
- Strong understanding of surfacing specifications, measurements, rates, variations and applications for payment.
- Experience in forecasting, budget control, cost reporting and commercial risk management.
- Knowledge of groundworks and general civil engineering would be advantageous.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential.
- Excellent organizational, numerical and communication skills.
- Full UK driving license.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Car allowance
- Opportunity to work on a diverse range of surfacing & highway projects on major sites.
- Supportive and experienced team environment
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Career development
If you are a proactive and commercially focused Quantity Surveyor with experience in highways, surfacing or road construction, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Quantity Surveyor employer: Halfway Surfacing & Civil Engineering Ltd
Halfway Surfacing & Civil Engineering Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a competitive salary and car allowance while fostering a supportive and experienced team environment in Sheffield. With opportunities to work on diverse surfacing and highway projects, employees benefit from career development and a company pension, making it a rewarding place for Quantity Surveyors looking to grow their skills and advance their careers.
Contact Details:
Halfway Surfacing & Civil Engineering Ltd Recruitment Team
