Combined Contracts and QS Specialist

Nufarm Limited; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global crop protection company in Gillingham is seeking a Combined Contracts and QS Specialist to oversee contract administration for capital projects. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with contract terms and manage variations while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. Applicants should have a relevant degree and proven experience in quantity surveying and contract administration. Join a values-driven team committed to sustainable agriculture.

Qualifications

• Proven capability in quantity surveying on industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of contract law and governance frameworks.
• Experience in cost control and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Administer project contracts and ensure compliance.
• Perform quantity take-offs and certify payment claims.
• Lead Invitations to Tender processes and contractor selection.
• Oversee cost control and manage contract changes.

Skills

Contract administration

Quantity surveying

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

Career Opportunities: Combined Contracts and QS Specialist (10057)

Combined Contracts and Quantity Surveyor Specialist

Are you a commercially astute professional with a strong track record in quantity surveying and contract administration for industrial or manufacturing projects? Do you thrive on ensuring robust cost control, airtight contracts, and effective contractor management? If so, Nufarm is offering you the opportunity to take a leading role in strengthening our commercial capability and delivering capital projects with confidence and precision.

Nufarm. Evolving Ag.

Nufarm is a global crop protection and seeds technologies company that helps farmers and businesses meet the global challenges of food, feed, fibre and food production.

Whether it’s commercialising the world’s first plant-based omega-3, launching precision agricultural solutions, unlocking biomass oils for more sustainable fuels and fast-moving consumer goods, launching innovative new crop protection solutions or delivering the crop and seed solutions farmers depend on every day, Nufarm is evolving with agriculture to drive value for customers.

Your Future, Fueled by Innovation

As our Combined Contracts and QS Specialist, you will lead the contract administration and quantity surveying function at our Wyke site, providing commercial oversight across a diverse capital project portfolio. In this key role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring compliance with contract terms, validating costs, managing variations, and driving value through effective contractor engagement. Your work will help strengthen Nufarm’s procurement, governance, and commercial processes while ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.

How You’ll Help Us Grow

• Administer project contracts, ensuring adherence to commercial terms and governance requirements.


• Perform quantity take-offs, validate contractor measurements, and certify payment claims.


• Lead Invitations to Tender (ITT) processes, including evaluation and contractor selection.


• Oversee cost control, variation management, and contract change control processes.


• Develop initial cost estimates and budgets for new capital projects.


• Identify contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies.


• Maintain accurate, up-to-date contract documentation and commercial reports.


• Support dispute avoidance, claims resolution, and performance management of contractors.


• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to drive best practice in contract management.

Could This Be You?

We’re looking for a commercially driven professional with:

• A degree or recognised qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.


• Proven capability in both quantity surveying and contract administration on industrial or manufacturing capital projects.


• Strong knowledge of contract law, engineering contract forms (including FIDIC), and commercial governance frameworks.


• Experience in cost control, estimating, contractor engagement, and procurement processes.


• Skilled stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication abilities.


• A commitment to proactive risk management, dispute avoidance, and delivering value for investment.

Why Join Nufarm?

This is your chance to take ownership of the commercial function for significant capital projects, working within a collaborative, values-driven global business. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring that every project we deliver is commercially sound, financially controlled, and set up for long-term success.

Nufarm is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all Nufarm employees.

Apply today and bring your commercial expertise to the forefront of sustainable agriculture.