Senior Quantity Surveyor

Carrington West; Indian Queens; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major energy infrastructure project in the transmission and distribution sector. The role focuses on NEC contract administration, cost control, and commercial reporting to support a National Grid substation programme.

Experience in substations or power sectors is essential, with strong NEC contract knowledge and experience managing compensation events, early warnings, and payments.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in power/substation projects.
• Strong NEC3/NEC4 knowledge and contract administration skills.
• Experience with cost control, CVRs, forecasting and payments.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial aspects of the project through to final account.
• Administering NEC contracts, including Early Warnings and Compensation Events.
• Preparing and managing payment applications.
• Producing CVRs, forecasts and commercial reports.
• Managing project costs and identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Managing subcontractor procurement and commercial administration.
• Managing variations and agreeing associated costs.
• Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers and the delivery team.
• Liaising with the client and other key project stakeholders.
• Supporting the commercial delivery of the project and ensuring contractual requirements are met.

Skills

Cost management

Contract administration

Negotiation

Project coordination

Commercial reporting

Subcontractor management

Forecasting

Stakeholder liaison

Tools

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Job description

Rate: £450-£550 per day (Umbrella PAYE)

Location: Cornwall

Working Pattern: 45 hours per week

Length of Contract: Until June 2027

Start: ASAP

Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with NEC and Power/Substation experience looking for your next contract opportunity within the Transmission & Distribution sector?

We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major energy infrastructure contractor, supporting the commercial delivery of a National Grid substation project. You will work closely with the project and commercial teams, taking responsibility for the day-to-day commercial management of the works. This will include NEC contract administration, cost control, CVRs, forecasting, compensation events, subcontractor management and commercial reporting.

Previous substation or power sector experience is essential for this requirement, alongside strong practical knowledge of NEC contracts.

Job Role

• Managing the commercial aspects of the project through to final account
• Administering NEC contracts, including Early Warnings and Compensation Events
• Preparing and managing payment applications
• Producing CVRs, forecasts and commercial reports
• Managing project costs and identifying commercial risks and opportunities
• Managing subcontractor procurement and commercial administration
• Managing variations and agreeing associated costs
• Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers and the wider delivery team
• Liaising with the client and other key project stakeholders
• Supporting the commercial delivery of the project and ensuring contractual requirements are met

Requirements

• Substantial experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor
• Previous Substation / Power experience - essential
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts
• Experience managing Compensation Events, Early Warnings and payment applications
• Strong cost management, CVR and forecasting experience
• Experience managing subcontractors and commercial packages
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills
• Experience working on major infrastructure projects
• Full UK Driving Licence

This is an urgent requirement, with the initial contract running until 30 June 2027, offering £450-£550 per day depending on experience.