Quantity Surveyor

Scantec; Aldermaston; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Scantec seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to lead the commercial management of building works within a secure nuclear site environment. The role involves overseeing the QS/Commercial team, managing client and subcontractor contracts, and ensuring effective cost control and contractual obligations.

NEC contracts knowledge is essential, including application of Contract Data and compensation events.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading and overseeing a QS/Commercial team.
• Strong practical knowledge of NEC contracts and Contract Data.
• Proven ability to manage client and subcontractor contracts and to control costs.
• Excellent risk management and commercial governance skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the QS / Commercial team.
• Manage the commercial performance of the works, including cost control, reporting, forecasting and contractual risk.
• Manage client contracts and subcontractor commercial arrangements.
• Administer NEC contractual processes, including compensation events, Defined Cost and pricing arrangements.
• Interpret and apply Contract Data, including contract options, Key Dates, payment provisions, programme requirements, fees and delay damages.
• Identify and resolve commercial and contractual issues, protecting the project's commercial position.
• Work closely with project teams and other stakeholders to ensure effective commercial delivery.

Skills

NEC contracts knowledge

Cost control

Contract management

Leadership

Risk management

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager

Working arrangements: Hybrid

The Role

My client is looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to lead the commercial management of building works within a secure nuclear site environment.

The role will involve overseeing the QS / Commercial team, managing client and subcontractor contracts, and ensuring effective control of cost, contractual obligations and commercial risk.

Strong practical knowledge of NEC contracts is essential, including a good understanding of Contract Data and its application to the commercial management of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the QS / Commercial team.
• Manage the commercial performance of the works, including cost control, reporting, forecasting and contractual risk.
• Manage client contracts and subcontractor commercial arrangements.
• Administer NEC contractual processes, including compensation events, Defined Cost and pricing arrangements.
• Interpret and apply Contract Data, including contract options, Key Dates, payment provisions, programme requirements, fees and delay damages.
• Identify and resolve commercial and contractual issues, protecting the project's commercial position.
• Work closely with project teams and other stakeholders to ensure effective commercial delivery.
• Significant experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager or equivalent.
• Strong practical knowledge and application of NEC contracts.
• Good understanding of NEC Contract Data and its commercial implications.
• Experience managing both client and subcontractor contracts.
• Experience leading or overseeing a QS / Commercial team.
• Strong commercial, contractual and risk-management capability.
• Relevant experience within building, refurbishment, fit-out and/or M&E construction projects.

Security Clearance

Existing SC clearance would be an advantage. Candidates without current clearance may also be considered, subject to suitability and the ability to obtain the required clearance.