Quantity Surveyor

JobMatcha; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction recruitment specialist is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor in Milton Keynes. The role offers long-term stability, involving NEC4 contracts and major infrastructure projects. You'll manage term service contracts and subcontract accounts while ensuring timely valuations and payments. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of construction experience, strong knowledge of NEC4 contracts, and excellent communication skills. A competitive salary or PAYE rate is offered for this temp-to-perm opportunity.

Benefits

Competitive salary or PAYE rate

Long-term stable contract

Supportive commercial team

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong Excel and commercial reporting skills.
• Experience managing valuations and applications for payment.

Responsibilities

• Manage Term Service Contract and associated task orders.
• Proactively manage subcontract accounts and payment notices.
• Attend progress and commercial meetings with clients.

Skills

Strong knowledge of NEC4 contracts

5+ years' experience in construction

Strong Excel skills

Ability to manage valuations

Excellent communication skills

Education

Minimum HND/HNC in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

Quantity Surveyor - NEC4 (Core & Major Projects)

Location: Milton Keynes, MK6 1LY
Contract Type: Long-term Contract (Temp to Perm opportunity)
Sector: Infrastructure / Civils
Salary / Rate: £58,000 PA or £29.74 PAYE
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (37.5 hours per week)

About JML - JobMatcha®

JML - JobMatcha® is a specialist labour supplier providing end-to-end workforce solutions to the construction industry. We source, place and manage skilled and unskilled workers, supporting projects of all sizes with a compliant and flexible service.

From recruitment and placement to payroll and ongoing workforce management, we help clients scale their labour requirements while ensuring every worker meets legal, safety, and industry standards.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial team on a Term Service Contract and associated task order works, with involvement across both core works and major projects, depending on experience.

This role offers long-term stability with exposure to NEC4 contracts and project values ranging from routine works through to major schemes valued between £500k and £5m.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Term Service Contract, core, and task order works
• Proactively manage subcontract accounts, ensuring timely payment notices and agreement of final accounts
• Measure works accurately using as-built information and site records
• Price works and manage Compensation Events
• Attend progress and commercial meetings with clients, supply chain partners, and internal teams
• Work closely with operations and the supply chain to support valuations and resolve queries
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities
• Administer NEC4 TSC contracts (Options A, C & E) using CEMAR
• Support cost control, reporting, and commercial governance

Major Projects Stream (Experience Dependent)

Candidates with experience on major projects (£500k-£5m) will support larger and more complex work packages, including enhanced change control, commercial reporting, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Skills & Experience

• Minimum HND/HNC in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering (time-served experience considered)
• 5+ years' experience in construction or infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of NEC4 contracts (Options A, C & E) - essential
• Experience managing valuations, applications for payment, and variations
• Ability to price works using first principles
• Strong Excel and commercial reporting skills
• Ability to work independently and escalate issues appropriately
• Confident, collaborative communicator with strong attention to detail

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary or PAYE rate
• Long-term, stable contract with temp-to-perm potential
• Exposure to both core works and major infrastructure projects
• Supportive and professional commercial team

If you are interested in the Quantity Surveyor position - Apply now with your CV to be considered