Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager- Nuclear (SC Cleared)

Morson Group; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge are assisting our major client in their search for a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager with NEC4 experience to support a UK nuclear industry development programme. The role requires attendance at the client’s Derby office 2 days every two weeks, with the remainder from home, and offers a flexible hybrid arrangement.

The successful candidate will have a background in large regulated projects, proven contract writing ability, and a track record in managing commercial tasks

Qualifications

• Proven NEC4 experience on large regulated projects.
• Ability to write and manage contract documentation.
• Experience handling commercial challenges and client facing disputes.

Responsibilities

• Contract formation and task order set up with NEC PSC requirements.
• Cost management, forecasting and submission of payments and final accounts.
• Identify early warnings, manage changes, and prepare CE/quotations.
• Attend client meetings and support project controls with cost data.

Job description

Job: Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager - Nuclear (SC Clearance Required)

Location: Derby (near to train station) - 2 days on site every other week, the rest worked from home (some flexibility might be considered)

Rate: Up to £70.00/hr Umbrella rate + travel, accommodation and subsistence

Status:Contract - Inside IR35 with good long-term possibility (37.5 hours/week)

Start: October 2026 onwards (reasonable notice would be acceptable)

Morson Edge are currently assisting our major client in their search for a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager with NEC4 experience, as well asa proven background supporting large regulated industry projects / contracts / framework,to support the construction of a number of large buildings which will form part of a key UK nuclear industry development / manufacturing programme.

Proven experience of writing contracts is essential, as well ashandling commercial challenges and queries is essential. The individual will need to be able to face-up to the client, maning sure that they are covered contractually.

Additional responsibilities will include preparing applications for payment/invoices and handling commercial challenges / queries

The role will require attendance at the client’s office in Derby 2 days every 2 weeks, with the rest worked from home. Some flexibility in these arrangements might be considered for the right candidate.

Candidates should possess valid SC level security clearance.

Summary

Contract Context: Engineering design services delivered under NEC Professional Services Contract (PSC), Option G - Cost Reimbursable

Role Context: Commercial Lead across allocated Task Orders, from contract formation through to final accounting.

Will be responsible for managing packages with a ususal value of £5-10m

Role Purpose

The Senior Commercial Manager ensures Task Orders are set up, managed, monitored and closed out in full compliance with the NEC PSC Option G requirements. The role focuses on cost control, change management, forecasting, and supporting accurate, auditable final accounts.

Key Responsibilities & Activities

Contract Formation & Task Order Set Up

• Preparation of Task Order commercial documentation, including contract price and assumptions.
• Challenge cost estimates, resource schedules and task planning produced by the Project Team.
• Allocating the Earned Profit to interim milestones and outcome-based milestones.
• Ensure internal approval processes are followed prior to Task Order submission.

Cost Management & Cost Capture

• Monitor and collate actual resource usage, cost data and timesheet information against each Task Order.
• Maintain accurate cost journals, expenditure logs and substantiation packs in accordance with Defined Cost requirements.
• Ensure the correct people rates are applied and tracked.
• Validate costs prior to application for payment, ensuring correct rates, expenses and OHP percentages.
• Produce and submit the monthly AfP ensuring this has been checked by the lead prior to submission.
• Help ensure that Cost Reimbursable rules are followed (in line with the schedule of cost components matrix) and auditable records are maintained.
• Track disallowed costs and report as required.

Change Control & Early Warnings

• Identification and recording of Early Warnings and risk impacts.
• Draft Compensation Event notifications, quotations and supporting evidence.
• Drive pro-active change control minimising any Compensation Event Notifications and Quotations being overdue.
• Produce weekly/monthly CEMAR statistics for Project Controls. Provide further reports on an ad hoc basis to the PROPEL Commercial Lead.
• Monitor outstanding Compensation Events and update registers in coordination with the Commercial Lead escalating those necessary as required.
• Gather cost and programme data to support timely submission of CE assessments - in conjunction with Project Controls.
• Attend change board meetings as required.
• Prepare CE kick off slides.

Forecasting & Financial Reporting

• Prepare regular financial forecasting including out turn cost and monthly projections.
• Prepare internal and client-facing commercial reports and dashboards.
• Track Task Order performance against budgets, milestones and key deliverables, updating monthly report as required
• Highlight variances, emerging risks and cost trends to the Commercial Lead. Liaise with Project Controls to understand reasons for the variances.

Supplier & Subconsultant Cost Support (if applicable)

• Reviewing supplier/subconsultant invoices for compliance with contract terms.
• Track supplier costs against budgets and ensure alignment with Task Order allowances.
• Preparation of back to back Compensation Events or variations to suppliers.

Audit, Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure that all cost records, timesheets and expenses meet NEC Defined Cost and audit requirements.
• Support external and internal audits by preparing data packs and cost evidence.
• Assist in maintaining adherence to corporate governance, procurement and quality procedures.
• Ensure time management systems are up to date and accurate.

Final Accounting & Close Out

• Preparation of final account submissions for each Task Order, including full cost breakdown and reconciliation.
• Compile final substantiation files, cost evidence, fee assessments and CE summaries.
• Support lessons learned, performance reviews and commercial close-out reports.

Other

• Attend all project meetings alongside Commercial Lead.
• Monitor performance of X20 incentives, using X20 excel workbook with RAG status.
• Coach and mentor AQS
• Client stakeholder management