Quantity Surveyor

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

Job summary

A leading specialist in fire protection in the UK is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee multiple projects in the nuclear division. The ideal candidate will manage all commercial aspects of projects, handle NEC contracts, and ensure financial accuracy. A competitive salary and opportunities for professional development are offered in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Long-term projects in a secure framework

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor managing multiple projects.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.
• Experience preparing and submitting applications for payment.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects of multiple active projects.
• Administer NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.
• Prepare monthly applications for payment.

Skills

Experience managing multiple projects

Knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts

User of CEMAR

Ability to manage delays and compensation events

Experience with cost forecasts and payment applications

Strong communication skills

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?

• 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)

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.