Job Description - Quantity Surveyor

£50 per hour outside IR35 add in to JD

Quantity Surveyor – Tunnel Project

Location: Peterborough (Office-Based) Rate: £50 per hour IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Contract Type: Contract

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support a tunnel infrastructure project, based at our client's offices in Peterborough.

The successful candidate must have proven experience working with NEC3 contracts and a strong background in commercial management, cost control and contract administration within major infrastructure, civil engineering or tunnelling projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor to play a key role in managing project costs, contractual obligations and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

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Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of the tunnel project.

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Administer NEC3 contracts, including compensation events and early warnings.

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Prepare cost forecasts, valuations and financial reports.

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Assess subcontractor applications, payments and variations.

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Monitor project expenditure, budgets and commercial risks.

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Support the preparation and submission of applications for payment.

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Manage change control and maintain accurate commercial records.

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Work closely with project managers, engineers and other stakeholders to ensure effective commercial delivery.

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Identify and mitigate commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential Requirements

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Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor on infrastructure, civil engineering or tunnelling projects.

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Previous hands-on experience working with NEC3 contracts is essential.

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Strong understanding of compensation events, early warnings and change management.

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Experience in cost control, forecasting, valuations and subcontractor management.

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Excellent commercial awareness and contract administration skills.

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Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.

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Ability to work from the client's office in Peterborough.

Contract Details

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Position: Quantity Surveyor

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Project: Tunnel Infrastructure

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Location: Peterborough – office-based

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Rate: £50 per hour

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IR35 Status: Outside IR35

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Contract Type: Contract

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Key Requirement: NEC3 contract experience
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed
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