Quantity Surveyor

Your new companyYou will be joining a well-established and technically respected civil engineering contractor based in Hertford delivering complex projects across the UK. This multi-accredited contractor operates across multiple project frameworks and major infrastructure projects including Sizewell C and HS2, and prides itself on robust financial control, best-practice contract management and long-term client relationships. As part of their continued growth, they are actively seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

This is a full-time permanent position involving a mixture of office and site-based (at Sizewell C) working.

Your new roleAs Quantity Surveyor, you will provide dedicated commercial and contractual support on the project, working closely with the Managing Quantity Surveyor and Project Manager to ensure robust financial control, accurate forecasting and effective change management. Operating within a highly regulated nuclear environment, you will maintain strong on-site visibility, building trusted relationships with client teams, principal contractors and delivery personnel.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting commercial administration of Sizewell C packages under NEC3/NEC4 and nuclear project frameworks
• Preparing and issuing contractual notices, early warnings, compensation events and variations in line with NEC procedures
• Maintaining live cost plans, CVRs and forecasts for specialist scopes
• Preparing accurate monthly valuations and applications for payment aligned to Sizewell C reporting cycles
• Measuring site progress and verifying quantities
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities early and reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor
• Acting as a consistent, professional on-site commercial presence at Sizewell C (minimum two days per week).

What you'll need to succeedIn order to be successful, you will bring:

• Proven expertise administering NEC3/NEC4 and/or JCT contracts within construction, civil engineering or specialist subcontracting
• Strong commercial awareness, analytical capability and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with project teams and client stakeholders
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly to Sizewell C.

What you'll get in returnIn return, you will receive:

• Starting salary up to £50,000 per annum
• Company car (available for personal use)
• Annual leave entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Hybrid working
• Profit-related bonus
• Group life insurance
• Multiple health and wellbeing benefits
• Fully covered accommodation and business mileage
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Stable, values-driven organisation committed to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Long-term career progression with a technically respected and growing contractor
• Opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's largest megaprojects and a cornerstone of Britain's Net Zero ambitions.

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Please note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas.

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