Quantity Surveyor (Highways)

Hays NI are pleased to be working on a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a leading highways and infrastructure team on a contract basis, working through Hays. This role supports the delivery of road surfacing and highways maintenance schemes, with work carried out primarily from regional depots and some flexibility for hybrid working.

In this assignment, you will provide commercial support across a portfolio of surfacing projects, ensuring accurate cost estimation, preparing client applications, developing competitive quotations, managing change processes, and maintaining strong financial control. Your work will help ensure successful project outcomes through robust commercial governance and effective client engagement.

Projects typically range up to £10 million, requiring precise cost management and a proactive approach to contract administration.

Your new role

Build and maintain effective working relationships with highways clients to support change management and issue resolution.Work closely with operational and finance teams to ensure full project cost control, including forecasting, CVR reporting, WIP management, and budget oversight.Manage change processes, reviewing proposed variations and ensuring timely submission of early warnings and contractual notices.Prepare accurate monthly valuations, client applications, and commercial reports.Support estimating and bid teams by developing commercially sound solutions for future surfacing opportunities.Contribute to a collaborative team environment and uphold inclusive working practices.

What you'll need to succeed

Over 5 years' experience in a Quantity Surveying role, ideally within highways, surfacing, or civil engineering.Strong working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts.Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying.Experience producing CVRs and managing project financials.Full UK driving licence.Ability to work independently and manage a flexible part time workload.

What you'll get in return

Competitive day rate, paid weekly via Hays.Flexible part time working arrangements.Opportunity to support high impact highways and surfacing projects.Access to Hays support services, including timesheet management and assignment guidance.Potential for contract extension depending on project requirements.

What you need to do now

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