Quantity Surveyor
Posted 1 day ago by Employment Solutions
£50 Per hour
Outside
Undetermined
Bury, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Quantity Surveyor involves supporting the delivery of major Defence and Nuclear contracts, requiring a degree-qualified professional with experience in construction or steelworks. The position demands strong NEC3/NEC4 knowledge, commercial acumen, and the ability to manage supplier relationships. Regular travel is expected, and the role is suited for individuals who can work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparation of monthly applications and valuation submissions.
- Management and control of variations, including pricing and administration under NEC contracts.
- Represent the business at commercial and client meetings, both onsite and offsite.
- Produce internal commercial reports and forecasts in line with project and business requirements.
- Handle commercial aspects of supply chain management and subcontractor enquiries.
Key Skills:
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent discipline.
- Proven experience in construction or steel-based projects; defence/nuclear experience preferred.
- Demonstrable working knowledge of NEC3 or NEC4 contracts (essential).
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills with strong commercial awareness.
- Willingness to travel to customer or supplier sites (approx. once per week).
Salary (Rate): £50.00/hr
City: Bury
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support the successful delivery of major Defence and Nuclear contracts, working across NEC3 and NEC4 frameworks. This role would suit a degree-qualified Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in construction or steelworks, ideally within nuclear, defence, or similarly regulated sectors. You’ll need solid NEC3/NEC4 experience, strong commercial acumen, and confidence in supplier management and client-facing responsibilities. Suitable for professionals comfortable with regular travel and working autonomously within a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation of monthly applications and valuation submissions.
- Management and control of variations, including pricing and administration under NEC contracts.
- Represent the business at commercial and client meetings, both onsite and offsite.
- Produce internal commercial reports and forecasts in line with project and business requirements.
- Handle commercial aspects of supply chain management and subcontractor enquiries.
Requirements
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent discipline.
- Proven experience in construction or steel-based projects; defence/nuclear experience preferred.
- Demonstrable working knowledge of NEC3 or NEC4 contracts (essential).
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills with strong commercial awareness.
- Willingness to travel to customer or supplier sites (approx. once per week)
Location: Bury + with travel to Reading once a week.
Contract Length: 8–12 months initially, with potential for extension based on workload
Rate: £45–£50 per hour (dependent on experience)
IR35: Outside IR35 – Limited, Umbrella or PAYE available.
Hours: Monday – Friday, Full time, typically 0830-1730.
Contact Details To apply or find out more, please contact Jacob on 0161 416 6249 or email jacob@emp-sol.com