Quantity Surveyor

Carrington West; Waltham Cross; On-site; GBP 71,816 - 94,233; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor for a major overhead line project based in Waltham Cross. The role focuses on commercial management, cost control, and ensuring contractual obligations are met throughout the project lifecycle on a high-profile UK energy infrastructure scheme.

You will prepare commercial reports, manage subcontractor accounts, administer compensation events, monitor project risks, and contribute to financial forecasting and reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Experience with NEC contracts.
• Experience in utilities or infrastructure projects.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial management of the project, ensuring costs are controlled and contractual obligations are met.
• Prepare commercial reports, manage subcontractor accounts, and administer compensation events.
• Monitor project risks and contribute to financial reporting and forecasting.
• Identify variations and claims, attend project meetings, and ensure commercial activities align with company procedures and standards.

Skills

NEC contracts

Variations & claims

Subcontractor management

Commercial reporting

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Role: Quantity Surveyor

Rate: Circa £450/Day (Inside IR35) (Negotiable DOE)

Location: Waltham Cross (Minimum 3 days per week on site)

Length of Contract: Initial 6 months

Want to work on a major overhead line project delivering critical UK power infrastructure?

Our client is looking for two experienced Quantity Surveyors to join their commercial team on a high-profile Overhead Line (OHL) project based in Waltham Cross. This is an excellent opportunity to support the commercial delivery of a nationally significant energy infrastructure scheme while working alongside an experienced project team.

Job Role

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial management of the project, ensuring costs are effectively controlled and contractual obligations are met throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with Project Managers and the wider commercial team, you'll prepare commercial reports, manage subcontractor accounts, administer compensation events, monitor project risks, and contribute to financial reporting and forecasting. You'll also identify variations and claims, attend project meetings, and ensure all commercial activities are delivered in line with company procedures and Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental standards.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within utilities, energy, civil engineering or infrastructure
• Experience working on overhead line, transmission, utilities or major infrastructure projects is desirable
• Good understanding of NEC contracts
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts, valuations, variations and final accounts
• Knowledge of compensation events and commercial change management
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Full UK Driving Licence

We are interviewing for these positions immediately with start dates available on a quick turnaround for the right Quantity Surveyors. This role is Inside IR35 and requires a minimum of three days per week on site in Waltham Cross.