Managing Quantity Surveyor (Sizewell C) (2 Year FTC)

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Managing Quantity Surveyor (Sizewell C) (2 Year FTC)
VSL 
Sizewell C

Main Responsibilities

Commercial Management and Cost Control

- Act as commercial lead across allocated project packages, providing strategic QS and contractual leadership.
- Lead preparation and management of cost plans, budgets, forecasts and cost reporting.
- Oversee valuations, applications for payment and maximisation of commercial entitlement.
- Drive commercial performance, risk management and cost control across packages.

Procurement and Tendering

- Lead subcontract procurement strategy, tendering, evaluation and award recommendations.
- Oversee tender analysis and negotiation of commercial terms.
- Support procurement strategy development aligned with programme and project requirements.

Contracts, Claims and Final Accounts

- Lead administration of subcontract and main contract obligations including change management, compensation events and claims.
- Support preparation and substantiation of complex claims and commercial protection strategies.
- Drive agreement of final accounts and commercial close-out across work packages.

Leadership and Stakeholder Management

- Provide commercial leadership and direction to delivery teams on scope, risk and contractual matters.
- Lead and mentor junior commercial staff, reviewing outputs and supporting consistent standards.
- Develop strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.

Reporting and Forecasting

- Lead monthly commercial reporting including cost/value reconciliation, forecasts, liabilities and cash flow projections.
- Ensure reporting aligns with project controls and governance requirements.
- Maintain compliance with commercial procedures and project standards.

Education

- BSc / MSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction-related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Professional membership (e.g. RICS or working towards equivalent accreditation)

Experience

- Proven experience as an MQS or Senior Quantity Surveyor on major infrastructure projects
- Strong track record in subcontract procurement, package management and commercial leadership
- Strong knowledge of NEC / JCT and construction contract administration
- Experience managing valuations, variations, forecasts, claims and final accounts on complex projects
- Experience leading commercial teams within live construction or infrastructure environments

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.