quantity surveyor

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team on-site at Marne Barracks, Catterick.

Working as part of a wider commercial team under Lead QS Gareth Williams, your primary focus will be upstream contract administration with the Client team. The project operates under an NEC Option C (Open Book / Cost Reimbursable) contract, requiring a strong commercial professional who is confident in compiling, reviewing, and agreeing cost and Compensation Event (CE) records directly with the Client's QS team.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost Record Management: Accurately compile and present detailed open-book cost records upline to the Client team.
• Compensation Events (CEs): Proactively manage CEs both upstream (Client-facing) and downstream (Subcontractor-facing).
• Contract Administration: Administer core NEC contract mechanisms, including Early Warnings (EWs), Compensation Events (CEs), and Project Manager Instructions (PMIs).
• Valuations: Assist the lead commercial team with monthly valuations, forecasting, and application processes.
• Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong working relationships with the Client's commercial team to ensure smooth agreement on accounts and variations.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Proven track record at Senior Quantity Surveyor level, ideally within defense, infrastructure, or heavy civil engineering projects.
• Contract Expertise: In-depth working knowledge and practical experience with NEC Option C (Open Book) contracts.
• Skills: Strong numerical skills, meticulous attention to detail with cost records, and confident Client-facing communication skills.
• Presence: Willingness and ability to be based on-site at Marne Barracks a minimum of 4 days per week (5 days per week contract).
• Clearance: Ability to meet standard site access requirements for a MOD site.