Senior Quantity Surveyor

Abatec Recruitment; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Abatec Recruitment seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major civil infrastructure project at Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth. The role focuses on pre-construction, design development and NEC3-based commercial management during a £30m ECI phase, with collaboration across design and delivery teams.

The role requires strong NEC3 experience, change control, risk management and the ability to work independently within a structured project team. On-site attendance is expected in Plymouth.

Qualifications

• Experience with NEC3 Option C contracts is essential.
• Previous involvement in Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) is advantageous.
• Strong stakeholder management and commercial awareness are required.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial management of the £30m ECI phase.
• Develop and manage design scope with Arup and project team.
• Manage change and compensation events under NEC3 Option C.
• Monitor design development and commercial implications of scope changes.
• Assist with cost planning, forecasting and reporting in pre-construction.
• Identify and manage contractual and commercial risks.
• Coordinate with design, engineering and delivery teams for commercial alignment.

Skills

NEC3 Option C

ECI experience

Stakeholder management

Contract management

DESIGN development

Job description

Leading Civil Engineering Contractor | Plymouth, Devon

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading civil engineering contractor on the 3 Basin project at Devonport Dockyard, supporting a £30m Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) phase ahead of planned construction works commencing in early 2028.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the pre-construction and design development stages of a major defence infrastructure programme, working alongside the design partner.

The Role

Reporting to the commercial lead, you will support the commercial delivery of the ECI phase, with a particular focus on design development, scope management and change control.

The role offers a relatively light traditional commercial workload, with greater emphasis on collaboration with the design and delivery teams to ensure the project is commercially and contractually prepared for construction.

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting the commercial management of the £30m ECI phase


• Working closely with Arup and the project team to develop and manage the design scope


• Managing change and compensation events under NEC3 Option C


• Monitoring design development and identifying commercial implications of scope changes


• Supporting cost planning, forecasting and reporting throughout pre-construction


• Identifying and managing contractual and commercial risks
  
• Liaising with design, engineering and delivery teams to ensure commercial alignment


• Maintaining accurate records of design changes, contractual notices and associated costs


• Supporting procurement and supply-chain engagement where required


• Assisting with the transition from ECI into the construction phase

About You

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or major infrastructure


• Strong working knowledge of NEC3 Option C contracts


• Experience managing change, compensation events and contractual risk


• Previous involvement in Early Contractor Involvement (ECI), pre-construction or design development stages advantageous


• Experience working collaboratively with design consultants and engineering teams


• Background in marine, defence or complex civil engineering infrastructure advantageous
  
• Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills


• Ability to work independently within an established project team


• Full Security Check (SC) clearance required

Working Arrangement

• Location: Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth


• Commitment: 45 hours / 5 days a week / 2-3 days on site


• Start date: ASAP


• Contract duration: 12 months


• Rate: £450–£500 per day


• Project: £30m ECI phase, with construction scheduled to commence in early 2028

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking a long-term contract on a major civil engineering programme, with a particular focus on pre-construction, design development and NEC contract management.