Quantity Surveyor

Pontoon; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 83,786 - 109,938; Full time

Job summary

Pontoon is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor for an infrastructure and energy programme in the UK. This home-based contract includes weekly travel to Marston Green and occasional site attendance, with travel expenses provided.

You will own major packages, manage costs and forecasts, and lead NEC4 contract administration, delivering projects on budget while working closely with delivery teams, contractors, and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC4 contracts (Options A, C and E).
• Experience owning or leading packages of work on large-scale projects.
• Full, clean UK driving licence (essential).

Responsibilities

• Owning the commercial and contractual management of major construction packages
• Managing costs, forecasts, and spend against budget
• Leading on NEC4 contract administration (Options A, C, and E)
• Handling variations, compensation events, and payment processes
• Providing commercial challenge and ensuring projects remain financially controlled
• Supporting procurement activity and advising on contract strategy
• Working closely with project delivery teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders
• Identifying and mitigating commercial risks, delays, and cost overruns

Skills

Quantity Surveyor

NEC4 contracts

Cost control

Budget management

Commercial acumen

Driving licence

Independent working

Job description

Position

Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure / Energy

Location

Home-based (with weekly travel to Marston Green + occasional site visits - Travel expenses provided)

Contract

6 months (likely extension)

Day Rate

Circa* £525/day (via Umbrella)

The Opportunity

We're supporting a major UK infrastructure programme at the heart of the energy transition, delivering large-scale electricity transmission upgrades across England and Wales.

This is a key Quantity Surveyor position within a strategic infrastructure team, where you will take ownership of significant work packages across complex, high-value construction projects.

You will act as the commercial lead for your package, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and within budget.

Key responsibilities include

• Owning the commercial and contractual management of major construction packages
• Managing costs, forecasts, and spend against budget
• Leading on NEC4 contract administration (Options A, C, and E)
• Handling variations, compensation events, and payment processes
• Providing commercial challenge and ensuring projects remain financially controlled
• Supporting procurement activity and advising on contract strategy
• Working closely with project delivery teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders
• Identifying and mitigating commercial risks, delays, and cost overruns

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction projects
• Strong working knowledge of NEC4 contracts (Options A, C and E)
• Experience owning or leading packages of work on large-scale projects
• Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision
• Strong commercial acumen - able to challenge costs and manage risk effectively
• Experience within regulated environments (utilities, infrastructure, energy, rail, etc.) is highly desirable
• Full, clean UK driving licence (essential)

Working Arrangements

• Home-based contract = Travel expenses covered for site attendance
• Weekly presence required at Marston Green project office
• Additional travel to sites and Warwick offices as needed

Note - if you do not hear back within 72 hours of applying, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, however, we will have your CV and contact details on files should something more suitable arise.

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