Quantity Surveyor

Building Careers UK; Cockermouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist in passive fire protection is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage four concurrent projects in the nuclear sector. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with NEC contracts, excellent financial management skills, and the ability to liaise with clients and subcontractors effectively. This role promises competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multiple projects as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.
• Ability to manage contracts and track changes effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial aspects of four active projects in the nuclear sector.
• Administer NEC contracts, managing compensation events.
• Prepare monthly applications for payment and maintain budget forecasts.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Contract Management

Cost Forecasting

Stakeholder Management

Tools

CEMAR

NEC3 contracts

NEC4 contracts

Job description

Our client is a leading specialist in passive fire protection, delivering long-term, technically demanding projects across the UK. With a growing portfolio of major framework agreements and multi-year works packages, they are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS) to oversee up to four concurrent projects within their expanding nuclear division.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key commercial role across multiple high-value, long-duration projects. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you'll ensure robust financial management, contractual compliance, and consistent reporting across all live projects.

You'll take ownership of:

• Managing all commercial aspects of up to four active projects within the nuclear sector.
• Administering and interpreting NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, including managing early warnings, compensation events, and change control.
• Working within CEMAR to track and record project progress, delays, and associated cost implications.
• Preparing and submitting detailed monthly applications for payment in line with contract requirements.
• Forecasting costs, monitoring budgets, and ensuring financial accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.
• Liaising with project managers, clients, and subcontractors to maintain commercial control and transparency.

About You

You'll be a proactive and detail-driven professional with a strong background in commercial management on major construction or infrastructure projects – ideally within a regulated or high-security environment such as nuclear, energy, or defence.

Essential skills and experience:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor managing multiple projects.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.
• Confident user of CEMAR and other project management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage delays, compensation events, and change tracking.
• Experience preparing and submitting applications for payment and maintaining accurate cost forecasts.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Why Join Our Client?

Our client is proud of their technical expertise, reputation for quality delivery, and commitment to safety and compliance in some of the most complex environments in the UK. They offer:

• Long-term, secure projects within the UK nuclear framework.
• Competitive salary and package.
• Opportunities for professional development and progression.
• A supportive, specialist team environment.

Apply: Contact Hayley Woodruff on (phone number removed) or apply with your CV to (url removed)

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.

Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.