Danny Sullivan Group
Quantity Surveyor
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Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering role available!
Location: Northampton (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £55,000 - £59,000 + Excellent Package
Driving Licence: Full UK Driving Licence Required
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a leading Tier 1 specialist civil engineering contractor delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a well-established commercial team, working on high-profile civil engineering schemes while benefiting from a hybrid working arrangement. The successful candidate will have strong commercial experience within the civil engineering sector and a thorough understanding of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.
The Role
As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for:
- Managing the commercial performance of civil engineering projects from commencement through to final account.
- Administering NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, including compensation events, early warnings and change management.
- Preparing valuations, applications for payment and cost reports.
- Managing subcontract procurement, payments and final accounts.
- Producing accurate cost forecasts, CVRs and financial reporting.
- Identifying commercial risks and opportunities to maximise project profitability.
- Supporting project teams with commercial advice and contract administration.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
- Ensuring commercial compliance with company procedures and contractual requirements.
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Requirements
- Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the civil engineering or infrastructure sector.
- Strong working knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts is essential.
- Experience working for a Tier 1 contractor or specialist civil engineering contractor is highly desirable.
- Excellent commercial, negotiation and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (preferred).
- Full UK driving licence and the ability to travel to project sites as required.
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What's on Offer
- £55,000 - £59,000 basic salary.
- Hybrid working arrangement.
- Competitive company benefits package.
- Opportunity to work for a leading Tier 1 specialist civil engineering contractor.
- Long-term career progression and professional development.
- Involvement in major infrastructure and civil engineering projects.
If you're a commercially driven Quantity Surveyor with NEC3 and NEC4 experience looking to join a respected Tier 1 specialist civil engineering contractor, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.
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