Lead Quantity Surveyor – Nuclear & Infrastructure Projects

Severfield plc; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Severfield plc is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for our Sellafield Westlakes site. You will lead commercial and contractual management across client and subcontract packages, ensuring cost control, reporting, and value forecasting.

The role requires strong NEC3/NEC4 knowledge (A & C), excellent analytical and negotiation skills, and the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team on heavily regulated projects.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a Quantity Surveying role.
• Experience managing contracts in nuclear/defence sectors preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts (Options A & C).
• Familiarity with standard measurement methods.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and financial aspects of live contracts and subcontract packages.
• Oversee cost reporting, forecasting and CVR processes.
• Timely and effective change management and agreements.
• Ensure NEC3/NEC4 (Options A & C) compliance and relevant measurement standards.
• Manage subcontractor payments, variations and compensation events.
• Support project teams with contractual advice and commercial leadership.
• Maintain audit-ready commercial documentation.

Skills

NEC3/NEC4 (Options A & C)

Cost reporting

CVR reporting

Change management

Subcontract management

Negotiation

Communication

Structural steel knowledge

Contract awareness

Measurement methods

Education

Quantity surveying degree/BSc

Job description

Severfield plc is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for our Sellafield Westlakes site. You will lead commercial and contractual management across client and subcontract packages, ensuring cost control, reporting, and value forecasting.

The role requires strong NEC3/NEC4 knowledge (A & C), excellent analytical and negotiation skills, and the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team on heavily regulated projects.