Senior Quantity Surveyor

NRL Recruitment; Westhill; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

NRL Recruitment is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major energy project based in Aberdeen. This temporary role runs until December 2026 and requires civil subcontract management experience on large-scale projects, with NEC3 knowledge.

The role involves overseeing commercial and contractual elements, managing high-value packages, cost reporting, change control, and collaboration with project teams in a hybrid office/remote setting at Aberdeen.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on large construction projects.
• Strong subcontract management experience involving high-value civil works packages.
• In-depth knowledge of NEC3 Option A forms of contract.
• Ability to handle commercial risk, manage variations, and prepare accurate reporting.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the commercial and contractual aspects of major civil works packages.
• Manage large subcontracts including groundworks packages valued at £22m and £6m, and steel/envelope packages worth £13m.
• Ensure compliance with NEC3 Option A contract conditions.
• Prepare and review subcontract documentation and cost reporting.
• Administer change control processes and assess compensation events.
• Support pre-construction activities and contribute to project planning input.
• Utilise CEAR software for subcontract administration and cost management.
• Maintain communication with project teams to track progress and resolve contractual issues.

Skills

Subcontract management

NEC3 knowledge

Cost reporting

Communication skills

Tools

CEAR software

Job description

Job Title

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Summary

We're seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major energy project based in Aberdeen. This temporary role offers immediate start and runs until December 2026, providing the perfect opportunity for someone with civil subcontract management experience on large-scale projects. If you have strong NEC3 knowledge and are confident managing high-value packages, this could be an ideal fit.

Salary

Competitive

Inside IR35

Location and Working Pattern

Aberdeen - 14 Abercrombie Court, Prospect Road, Westhill, AB32 6FE

Monday to Friday, 42 hours per week

Hybrid working: 3 days office-based, 2 days from home

Responsibilities

• Oversee the commercial and contractual aspects of major civil works packages
• Manage large subcontracts, including groundworks packages valued at £22m and £6m, and steel/envelope packages worth £13m
• Ensure compliance with NEC3 Option A contract conditions
• Prepare and review subcontract documentation and cost reporting
• Administer change control processes and assess compensation events
• Support pre-construction activities and contribute to project planning input
• Utilise CEAR software for subcontract administration and cost management
• Maintain communication with project teams to track progress and resolve contractual issues

Must-have Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on large construction projects
• Strong subcontract management experience involving high-value civil works packages
• In-depth knowledge of NEC3 Option A forms of contract
• Ability to handle commercial risk, manage variations, and prepare accurate reporting
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Nice-to-have Skills

• Proficiency with CEAR software for subcontract administration
• Experience working on energy or power infrastructure projects

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