Senior Quantity Surveyor: NEC & Cost Control Expert

Careys Foundation; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Private Healthcare

Car Allowance

Company Pension

Volunteering Days - Careys Foundation

Health Care Cashplan

Cycle to work scheme

Car Leasing Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Life Assurance

Buy/sell holidays

Job summary

Careys Foundation is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team in West Cumbria. You will drive commercial performance, manage stakeholder relations and ensure contract compliance on high‑value projects.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years as an AQS/QS, degree in Quantity Surveying, and a solid NEC3 background. The role offers a full‑time permanent contract and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience managing high‑value, multi‑disciplinary construction packages.
• Strong understanding of NEC3 contracts.
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Experience writing contract communications, CVRs and cost reports.
• Clear understanding of the construction process.
• Proficiency across key IT systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Managing stakeholder relationships and ensuring alignment among internal and external parties.
• Providing commercial support to project and site teams, including monthly reporting, IVs, budgets and KPIs.
• Maintaining change control and updating registers in line with contract requirements.
• Overseeing procurement, preparing subcontract orders and managing payments/administration.
• Producing and assessing subcontract applications, issuing payment certificates and meeting minutes.
• Driving contractual compliance, monitoring risks, financial impacts, variances and early warnings.
• Forecasting potential issues and advising the project team on mitigation strategies.
• Supporting and mentoring assistant quantity surveyors and promoting teamwork.

Skills

NEC3 contracts

Stakeholder communication

Cost reporting

IT systems & reporting

Deadline discipline

Construction process knowledge

5+ years QS/AQS experience

RICS membership (desirable)

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS membership (desirable)

Job description

Careys Foundation is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team in West Cumbria. You will drive commercial performance, manage stakeholder relations and ensure contract compliance on high‑value projects.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years as an AQS/QS, degree in Quantity Surveying, and a solid NEC3 background. The role offers a full‑time permanent contract and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team.