Senior Quantity Surveyor – NEC Contracts & Cost Management

Wessex Water Services; Leiston; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Turnbull is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the team on our Sizewell C contract, focusing on commercial leadership and cost management. The role demands strong NEC contract knowledge and the ability to manage projects from £10k to £10m quickly and accurately.

You will produce monthly applications for payment, provide site-facing commercial guidance, and mentor junior staff while working with project managers and engineers to drive value and mitigate risk.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of NEC contracts and contract law.
• Proven experience in cost control, reporting and value engineering.
• Experience using CEMAR or similar contract management tools is desirable.
• Degree-level qualification; professional qualification (RICS/CICES) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage change through CEMAR and adherence to contract timescales.
• Support timely production of Monthly Applications for Payment.
• Provide commercial advice to the site team.
• Prepare internal contract valuations and cost progress assessments.
• Prepare monthly cost and value reports for stakeholder review.
• Foster communication with project managers, the managing QS and engineering teams.
• Attend forecast meetings and contribute to data-driven decisions and risk mitigation.
• Support Contracts Managers and operations with commercial guidance.
• Mentor junior members of the commercial team and promote knowledge transfer.
• Manage projects to maximise opportunities and minimise risk.

Skills

NEC contracts

Microsoft Excel

Multi-project management

Commercial awareness

Self-motivation

Reporting

Cost control

Education

Degree level qualification

Tools

CEMAR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Turnbull is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the team on our Sizewell C contract, focusing on commercial leadership and cost management. The role demands strong NEC contract knowledge and the ability to manage projects from £10k to £10m quickly and accurately.

You will produce monthly applications for payment, provide site-facing commercial guidance, and mentor junior staff while working with project managers and engineers to drive value and mitigate risk.