Quantity Surveyor – 3 Month Contract

Summary

Responsibilities

• Oversee the commercial performance of projects from start to finish.
  


• Develop cost forecasts, cost/value reconciliations, and profitability reports.
  


• Administer contracts and subcontracts, handling payment mechanisms and change control.
  


• Prepare and evaluate applications for payment, interim valuations, and final accounts.
  


• Assess compensation events, contractual claims, and variations.
  


• Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
  


• Support procurement activities and manage the supply chain.
  


• Negotiate subcontractor accounts and contractual issues.
  


• Monitor project budgets and ensure effective cost control.
  


• Review and assess delays, disruptions, and extension of time claims.
  


• Provide contractual advice and prepare related correspondence.
  


• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and industry standards.
  


• Collaborate with project teams, finance, procurement, legal, and operational departments.
  

Essential

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in construction, highways, civil engineering, or infrastructure projects.
  


• Strong commercial and contract management skills.
  


• Experience in:
  
  
  
  • Cost forecasting and reporting
    
  
  
  • Change management
    
  
  
  • Compensation events
    
  
  
  • Final accounts
    
  
  
  • Risk management
    
  
  
  • Procurement and subcontract management
    
  
  


• Good understanding of NEC and/or JCT contracts.
  


• Experience managing project costs and budgets.
  


• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
  


• Excellent analytical and commercial awareness.
  


• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
  

Desirable

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
  


• MRICS, MCICES, or working towards professional accreditation.
  


• Experience in highways, infrastructure, or public sector projects.
  


• Experience working on NEC contracts.
  

What's on Offer?

• £33.82 per hour (Umbrella)
  


• 3 Month Contract
  


• Location: Northallerton (DL7 8UQ)
  


• Bi-weekly Pay
  


• Opportunity to work on diverse highways and infrastructure projects.
  


• Join a well-established commercial team within a leading highways organization.
  


• Potential for contract extension.