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Senior Quantity Surveyor - Highways
Location: Oxford
Salary £68,000
Contract: Permanent
We're recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join work on Local authority highways infrastructure projects in Oxfordshire, forming part of a nationally significant development programme.
This is a high-profile opportunity to take a senior commercial role on a complex infrastructure scheme, working for a leading principal contractor with a strong order book and long-term pipeline of work. You'll play a key role in commercial administration, reporting, and performance management while contributing directly to the successful delivery of the project.
The Role
Working closely with your line manager and the wider project team, you'll take ownership of core commercial activities and provide leadership across subcontract and client interfaces.
Key responsibilities include:
·Promoting and maintaining a safe working environment at all times
·Producing, negotiating and agreeing subcontract documentation, including terms, pricing and programmes
·Managing subcontract packages, including interim valuations, variations and change control
·Issuing all required commercial notices to the Client and subcontractors in line with contract requirements
·Managing change efficiently, including preparation and agreement of Compensation Event Quotations
·Producing, submitting and agreeing monthly applications with the Client
·Liaising with operational and engineering teams to maintain accurate site records
·Producing detailed monthly reports, including Cost Value Reconciliations (CVR)
·Developing and maintaining robust cost plans, forecasts and expenditure tracking
About You
We're looking to speak with experienced Quantity Surveyors who are comfortable operating in a senior role on large-scale infrastructure projects.
You'll ideally have:
·Strong understanding of standard forms of construction contract
·Solid experience within a commercial role on infrastructure or civil engineering schemes
·Excellent IT skills, including Excel, Word and commercial systems such as CEMAR and Oracle
·Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
·A good working knowledge of construction processes
·A relevant degree and/or strong commercial experience
·Experience working on large, complex schemes or multiple concurrent projects
·CSCS card (appropriate level)
·Professional qualification such as MCIOB or MRICS (Incorporated or working towards Chartership - desirable)
·Excellent time management and the ability to deliver outcomes to programme
What's On Offer
You'll be joining a contractor with a strong presence, an impressive multi-billion-pound order book, and a genuine commitment to employee development and wellbeing.
Benefits include:
·Competitive salary
·Generous holiday entitlement (increasing with service) plus the option to buy additional leave
·Comprehensive pension scheme
·Private medical options and Employee Assistance Programme
·Cycle to Work scheme and wide range of corporate discounts
·Paid annual membership to a relevant professional body
·Save As You Earn share scheme
·Agile and flexible working arrangements where applicable
·Structured training, leadership development and clearly defined career pathways
Apply Now
If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to take on a key role within a flagship infrastructure project, we'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Patrick Gray on
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, or submit your CV to (url removed).
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Location:
Oxford
Job Type:
FullTime

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