Highways Quantity Surveyor
CV-LibraryCoventrytemporaryPosted: 3 August 2026
Apply NowWe are recruiting for an experienced Highways Quantity Surveyor to join a busy transport and infrastructure team delivering a major highways capital programme.
This is an Outside IR35 contract offering an immediate start, with the opportunity for long-term work on externally funded projects.
### Location
Coventry
Hybrid working
Minimum of 2 days per week based in Coventry
Travel to project sites required
### Contract Details
40 hours per week
Monday to Friday
8:30am – 5:00pm
Initial contract until 24 September 2026
Externally funded projects are expected to continue until 31 July 2027, so there is potential for the contract to be extended.
### Pay
£43.47 per hour PAYE
### The Role
You will provide specialist commercial support to ensure the successful delivery of highway and transport infrastructure projects, maintaining strong commercial control throughout the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities include:
Commercial management of highways and transport capital projects
Cost planning, forecasting and budget management
Contract administration and procurement support
Valuations, variations and final accounts
Managing project costs, risks and financial reporting
Working closely with project managers, engineers and contractors
Ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget
### About You
The successful candidate will have:
Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within highways, civil engineering or infrastructure projects
Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
Experience managing capital works programmes
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites
### Apply
If you are an experienced Highways Quantity Surveyor looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.
Please send your CV to Lynx Employment Services today for immediate consideration
This is an Outside IR35 contract offering an immediate start, with the opportunity for long-term work on externally funded projects.
### Location
Coventry
Hybrid working
Minimum of 2 days per week based in Coventry
Travel to project sites required
### Contract Details
40 hours per week
Monday to Friday
8:30am – 5:00pm
Initial contract until 24 September 2026
Externally funded projects are expected to continue until 31 July 2027, so there is potential for the contract to be extended.
### Pay
£43.47 per hour PAYE
### The Role
You will provide specialist commercial support to ensure the successful delivery of highway and transport infrastructure projects, maintaining strong commercial control throughout the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities include:
Commercial management of highways and transport capital projects
Cost planning, forecasting and budget management
Contract administration and procurement support
Valuations, variations and final accounts
Managing project costs, risks and financial reporting
Working closely with project managers, engineers and contractors
Ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget
### About You
The successful candidate will have:
Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within highways, civil engineering or infrastructure projects
Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
Experience managing capital works programmes
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites
### Apply
If you are an experienced Highways Quantity Surveyor looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.
Please send your CV to Lynx Employment Services today for immediate consideration