Quantity Surveyor – NEC Civil Engineering (Contractor-Facing Role)

Location: Suffolk (2–3 Days Onsite) | Hybrid

Contract Type: Outside IR35 expected (subject to assessment)

Day Rate: Inside IR35: £520–£580/day | Outside IR35: £450–£525/day

Duration: Ongoing contract – long-term workstream available

Overview

A specialist consultancy supporting Tier 1 contractors on major UK infrastructure schemes is seeking an experienced Contract Quantity Surveyor with strong contractor-side commercial delivery experience. You will operate as part of the consultancy team while being embedded within contractor delivery teams, providing immediate commercial support on a major civil engineering programme.

This contract is ideal for a proactive, commercially aware QS who can operate autonomously within fast-paced NEC project environments.

Contract Scope / Services Required

The appointed contractor will deliver commercial support across live NEC3/NEC4 works packages, ensuring robust change management, accurate reporting, and effective commercial governance.

Key Deliverables

• Assess and manage NEC3/NEC4 compensation events, early warnings, risk allowances, and all supporting documentation.
• Work closely with planning teams (Primavera P6) to evaluate programme impacts and delay analyses.
• Support subcontract procurement and engagement, validating entitlement and reviewing change submissions.
• Maintain cost forecasts, change registers, and cash-flow models.
• Provide commercial guidance to assist with strategy development, dispute avoidance, and early commercial resolution.

Required Experience & Competencies

• Strong, demonstrated experience administering NEC contracts.
• Background in major infrastructure, rail, or civil engineering projects.
• Proven contractor-side commercial delivery (directly or via consultancy).
• Understanding of planning outputs and interfaces, including Primavera P6.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills within live delivery environments.

Contract Offering

• Competitive day rate (dependent on experience)
• All business travel fully funded (office travel + client expenses)
• Hybrid working model: 2–3 days per week in Ipswich, remainder remote
• Opportunity to support a major UK nuclear infrastructure programme
• Long-term engagement potential with a growing specialist consultancy

Why This Contract?

• High-impact role working directly with Tier 1 contractor delivery teams
• Exposure to complex NEC environments and high-value change portfolios
• Long-term programme with secure workload pipeline
• Flexible hybrid model with full travel reimbursement

To Express Interest

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