Quantity Surveyor – NEC Civil Engineering (Contractor-Facing Role)
Location: Suffolk (2–3 Days Onsite) | Hybrid
Contract Type: Outside IR35 expected (subject to assessment)
Day Rate: Inside IR35: £520–£580/day | Outside IR35: £450–£525/day
Duration: Ongoing contract – long-term workstream available
Overview
A specialist consultancy supporting Tier 1 contractors on major UK infrastructure schemes is seeking an experienced Contract Quantity Surveyor with strong contractor-side commercial delivery experience. You will operate as part of the consultancy team while being embedded within contractor delivery teams, providing immediate commercial support on a major civil engineering programme.
This contract is ideal for a proactive, commercially aware QS who can operate autonomously within fast-paced NEC project environments.
Contract Scope / Services Required
The appointed contractor will deliver commercial support across live NEC3/NEC4 works packages, ensuring robust change management, accurate reporting, and effective commercial governance.
Key Deliverables
* Assess and manage NEC3/NEC4 compensation events, early warnings, risk allowances, and all supporting documentation.
* Work closely with planning teams (Primavera P6) to evaluate programme impacts and delay analyses.
* Support subcontract procurement and engagement, validating entitlement and reviewing change submissions.
* Maintain cost forecasts, change registers, and cash-flow models.
* Provide commercial guidance to assist with strategy development, dispute avoidance, and early commercial resolution.
Required Experience & Competencies
* Strong, demonstrated experience administering NEC contracts.
* Background in major infrastructure, rail, or civil engineering projects.
* Proven contractor-side commercial delivery (directly or via consultancy).
* Understanding of planning outputs and interfaces, including Primavera P6.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills within live delivery environments.
Contract Offering
* Competitive day rate (dependent on experience)
* All business travel fully funded (office travel + client expenses)
* Hybrid working model: 2–3 days per week in Ipswich, remainder remote
* Opportunity to support a major UK nuclear infrastructure programme
* Long-term engagement potential with a growing specialist consultancy
Why This Contract?
* High-impact role working directly with Tier 1 contractor delivery teams
* Exposure to complex NEC environments and high-value change portfolios
* Long-term programme with secure workload pipeline
* Flexible hybrid model with full travel reimbursement
To Express Interest
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