About the role
Overview
We are recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join a major civils package on the HS2 project, based in Aylesbury. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on one of the UK’s largest infrastructure schemes, delivering key works across highways, earthworks, and associated civil engineering packages.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the commercial function of civils packages across the project
Administer NEC contracts (NEC3 / NEC4), ensuring compliance with all contractual requirements
Prepare and manage valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts
Identify, assess, and manage variations and change control procedures
Monitor costs, forecast budgets, and provide accurate commercial reporting
Manage and review subcontractor procurement, payments, and performance
Work closely with operational teams to ensure commercial efficiency on highways and infrastructure works
Support risk and opportunity management across the project
Maintain robust commercial records and documentation
Requirements
Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor on civils projects
Strong background delivering infrastructure schemes (e.g. highways, rail, or large-scale civils projects such as HS2)
Sound understanding of NEC contract forms
Experience managing subcontractors and commercial processes on site
Excellent cost management, negotiation, and communication skills
Relevant qualification (HNC / HND / Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar)
Desirable
Previous experience working on HS2 or major infrastructure projects
Exposure to highways, drainage and earthworks packages
Membership or working towards RICS accreditation
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