Quantity Surveyor
Location: A41 Bicester Road Embankment, near Aylesbury
Contract Type: Temporary (6 months)
Industry: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure
Rate :£450
About the Role
My client is currently recruiting for Quantity Surveyor, who will be supporting the North Chilterns to Aylesbury Area (NC2A) on a 6-month temporary contract. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for tender pricing, risk assessments, contract drafting, and negotiations. This role requires a proactive approach, working both independently and collaboratively to manage cost and value reconciliations, bottom-up and end-life cost reporting, and cash management.
You will build strong relationships with clients and internal teams, handling contract administration, data reporting, and record keeping. Key duties include subcontract account management, payment processing, dispute resolution, and contributing commercial input to project performance and strategy discussions.
Due to the nature of the role and site locations, a full UK driving licence is essential and non-negotiable.
About You
• Ideally from a Civils / Construction background
• Qualified with a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Previous experience as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor is required.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts, including Options A, B, and C.
• Experience working within a civils contractor environment, particularly with self-delivery works.
• Good understanding of cost and time management principles.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively across teams and stakeholders.
• Must hold a valid CSCS card.
• Full UK driving licence is mandatory.
Skills
• Quantity Surveying qualification (degree or equivalent)
• NEC contract administration (Options A, B, C)
• Tender pricing and risk assessment
• Contract drafting and negotiation
• Cost and value reconciliation
• Cash flow and cost reporting
• Subcontract account management and payment processing
• Dispute management
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Full UK driving licence
Software/Tools
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Commercial management software (e.g., CostX, CEMAR) – desirable
Certifications & Standards
• CSCS card (valid)
• Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent
• Full UK driving licence (mandatory)
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