Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor - Modular Construction Projects

UK Wide | Full Time

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to work on exciting modular construction projects across the UK?

We are seeking a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of the full commercial delivery of multiple modular construction projects. Working within an NEC4 Option A contract environment, youll play a key role in cost management, contract administration, risk mitigation, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile government contract, working alongside Project Managers, suppliers, and key stakeholders to deliver outstanding commercial performance.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for providing accurate cost control, commercial governance, and effective contract management throughout the post-contract lifecycle. Youll ensure financial accuracy, manage supplier performance, and support best practice across project delivery.

Key Responsibilities
Review client project requests and assess supplier tenders to establish project requirements.
Prepare and issue tender documentation in line with NEC contracts and company procedures.
Evaluate tender returns and provide commercially robust recommendations.
Produce supplier appointment documentation, including Deal Sheets, subcontract agreements, and pricing schedules.
Upload tender submissions, proposals, and supporting documentation into FastDraft and other digital systems.
Manage project cost control, forecasting, and commercial reporting throughout project delivery.
Prepare monthly valuations and applications for payment in accordance with NEC procedures.
Review and certify supplier applications, invoices, compensation events, variations, and final accounts.
Identify commercial risks and opportunities, ensuring appropriate governance and compliance.
Build strong working relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and clients to achieve successful project outcomes.
About You

Youll have a strong commercial background within construction, modular, FM, maintenance, or capital projects and be confident managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Essential Skills & Experience
Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction, modular, FM, maintenance, or lifecycle projects.
Strong working knowledge of NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts, including Compensation Events (CEs) and Early Warning Notices (EWNs).
Experience in cost planning, estimating, valuations, forecasting, and commercial reporting.
Proven ability to prepare, evaluate, and negotiate tenders, supplier submissions, and subcontract documentation.
Excellent financial management skills, including forecasting, accruals, reconciliations, and cost control.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Lookups, and financial modelling.
Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and technical documentation.
Knowledge of building fabric and M&E systems.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Proactive approach to problem-solving with a focus on commercial governance and compliance.
Qualifications
Degree, HNC, or HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
Alternatively, applicants with Assistant Quantity Surveyor experience who are actively working towards a professional qualification will also be considered.
NEC qualification or demonstrable NEC contract experience.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Security Clearance

Due to the nature of this role, all successful applicants must be eligible to obtain BPSS Security Clearance.

Interested?

For a confidential discussion or to find out more, please contact Mark Warrington on (phone number removed).