Senior Quantity Surveyor - NEC/IChemE Expert

Talent Link Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Link Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our civil engineering and infrastructure team in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. The role focuses on cost reporting, forecasting, and contract management across high-value projects.

You will lead subcontract procurement, manage NEC/IChemE contracts, and mentor junior staff while liaising with clients and suppliers to safeguard commercial interests.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial role in construction
• NEC3/NEC4 contract experience essential
• Experience on complex or high-value projects
• Familiar with IChemE and NEC forms and Construction Law
• Proven commercial management and subcontractor procurement
• Monthly forecasting and cost analysis experience

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely cost and value reporting at project and business unit level
• Draft and update monthly CVRs, cost plans, and commercial plans
• Deliver accurate cash flow reporting and manage cost control and project forecasting
• Compile upstream applications for payment through to final account settlement
• Lead subcontract procurement, negotiation, and post-contract management
• Manage main contract and subcontract agreements primarily IChemE and NEC forms
• Protect the business from commercial and contractual risk throughout the project lifecycle
• Share best practice and proactively advise site teams on cost management and efficiencies
• Support and guide junior commercial staff
• Liaise with clients, third parties, and supply chain on all commercial matters

Skills

NEC3/NEC4

Forecasting

Cost reporting

Subcontract procurement

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Mentoring junior staff

IChemE knowledge

Construction Law

CSCS card

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS qualified or working towards

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

Talent Link Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our civil engineering and infrastructure team in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. The role focuses on cost reporting, forecasting, and contract management across high-value projects.

You will lead subcontract procurement, manage NEC/IChemE contracts, and mentor junior staff while liaising with clients and suppliers to safeguard commercial interests.