Senior Quantity Surveyor

NRL Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL Ltd is recruiting an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major civil engineering programme in West Cumbria. The role is hybrid, based at Sellafield, with a 12-month contract and a pay rate of £50–£60 per hour depending on experience.

You will manage NEC3/NEC4 contracts, support budgeting and reporting, and lead subcontract administration while liaising with cross-functional teams to ensure commercial alignment.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contract management.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation and stakeholder communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Office applications.
• Chartered status such as MRICS or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial expertise across complex civil engineering packages.
• Administer NEC3/NEC4 contracts including change control, payments and final accounts.
• Support cost estimation, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Identify and manage commercial and contractual risks with governance.
• Lead subcontract administration, supplier engagement and performance monitoring.
• Contribute to procurement processes and tender evaluation.
• Produce accurate financial reports and maintain cost control.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for commercial alignment.

Skills

Senior QS experience

NEC3/NEC4 knowledge

QS degree

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Excel proficiency

MRICS Chartered

UK procurement knowledge

Public sector familiarity

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We’re recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of a major civil engineering programme of works in West Cumbria. This hybrid role, based at Sellafield, offers a 12‑month contract opportunity for a commercially minded professional to play a key part in a long‑term, complex infrastructure development.

£50–£60 per hour, depending on experience.

Location and Working Pattern

Sellafield, West Cumbria – hybrid working available. This is a full‑time, 12‑month contract.

Client Overview

Our client is a well‑established international construction and engineering business delivering significant infrastructure programmes across the UK. The organisation specialises in designing, constructing, and commissioning large‑scale civil projects that form part of the UK’s critical infrastructure network.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial expertise and support across complex civil engineering packages.
• Administer NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including change control, payment applications, and final accounts.
• Support cost estimation, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial reporting activities.
• Identify and manage commercial and contractual risks, ensuring compliance with governance and client frameworks.
• Lead subcontract administration, including supplier engagement and performance monitoring.
• Contribute to procurement processes and tender evaluation.
• Produce accurate financial reports and maintain robust cost control across project phases.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure commercial alignment.

Must‑have Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC3 or NEC4 contract management.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Chartered status (e.g. MRICS or equivalent).
• Experience in regulated or high‑hazard sectors.
• Familiarity with UK public sector procurement processes.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.