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Quantity Surveyor

Job Posted: 7 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Hertford, Hertfordshire

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

Your new company 
You 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 role 
As 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 succeed 
In 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 return 
In 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 now 
If 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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