Quantity Surveyor in Stilton, Cambridgeshire

£50 per hour outside IR35 add in to JD

Quantity Surveyor – Tunnel Project

Location: Peterborough (Office-Based) Rate: £50 per hour IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Contract Type: Contract

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support a tunnel infrastructure project, based at our client's offices in Peterborough.

The successful candidate must have proven experience working with NEC3 contracts and a strong background in commercial management, cost control and contract administration within major infrastructure, civil engineering or tunnelling projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor to play a key role in managing project costs, contractual obligations and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of the tunnel project.

• Administer NEC3 contracts, including compensation events and early warnings.

• Prepare cost forecasts, valuations and financial reports.

• Assess subcontractor applications, payments and variations.

• Monitor project expenditure, budgets and commercial risks.

• Support the preparation and submission of applications for payment.

• Manage change control and maintain accurate commercial records.

• Work closely with project managers, engineers and other stakeholders to ensure effective commercial delivery.

• Identify and mitigate commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor on infrastructure, civil engineering or tunnelling projects.

• Previous hands-on experience working with NEC3 contracts is essential.

• Strong understanding of compensation events, early warnings and change management.

• Experience in cost control, forecasting, valuations and subcontractor management.

• Excellent commercial awareness and contract administration skills.

• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.

• Ability to work from the client's office in Peterborough.

Contract Details

• Position: Quantity Surveyor

• Project: Tunnel Infrastructure

• Location: Peterborough – office-based

• Rate: £50 per hour

• IR35 Status: Outside IR35

• Contract Type: Contract

• Key Requirement: NEC3 contract experience