Senior Quantity Surveyor - Nuclear (SC Cleared)

Morson Group; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 5,786,000 - 9,643,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel covered

Accommodation provided

Subsistence

Job summary

Morson Edge is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major UK nuclear development project. The role focuses on NEC PSC Option G contract management, cost control, forecasting and supporting high-value Task Orders with a strong emphasis on commercial integrity.

The position requires attendance at the Derby client site two days every two weeks, with flexibility for remote work the rest of the time. SC clearance is required.

Qualifications

• NEC4 experience essential.
• Proven background supporting large regulated industry projects.
• Candidates must possess valid SC level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Set up, manage and close Task Orders in line with NEC PSC Option G.
• Monitor costs, forecasts and auditable final accounts across tasks.
• Prepare and challenge cost estimates, resource plans and milestones.
• Attend project meetings with Commercial Lead and stakeholders.
• Produce CE notifications, quotations and supporting evidence.
• Track cost data, payments and variance trends for management review.
• Coach and mentor AQS and support client stakeholder management.

Skills

NEC4 experience

Contract writing

Commercial management

Client facing

Forecasting

Job description

Job: Senior Quantity Surveyor - 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 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 Quantity Surveyor 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