Quantity Surveyor in EC1

Job Description

Quantity Surveyor\n Location: UK wide role (required to travel to office locations 2-3 times a week)\n Day Rate: £500 per day via umbrella (inside IR35)\n Contract Length: 6 months\n\nWe're supporting a major UK infrastructure programme as it expands its commercial capability and are now seeking experienced Quantity Surveyors to strengthen delivery and development teams across a diverse portfolio of projects.\n\nThis is a flexible opportunity for strong QS professionals who enjoy operating in complex environments, adding real commercial value, and working across nationally significant infrastructure schemes.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs a Quantity Surveyor, you'll provide commercial expertise across a portfolio of infrastructure projects, supporting either pre‑contract development work or post‑contract delivery activity, depending on background and preference.\n\nKey responsibilities will include:\n\nManaging and assuring costs across live infrastructure projects\nSupporting or leading commercial activity on NEC contracts, particularly Option C (target cost)\nChallenging contractor costs, compensation events, and forecasts\nProviding cost control, forecasting, and commercial reporting\nSupporting risk management and contingency processes\nWorking closely with delivery, commercial, and stakeholder teams\nAttending site as required to maintain commercial oversight\nSupporting mentoring or guidance of more junior QS team members where appropriateSkills & Experience Required\n\nProven experience operating at Senior / Level 7 Quantity Surveyor level or equivalent\nStrong working knowledge of NEC contracts, especially Option C\nExperience within construction or infrastructure environments\nConfident working on site and within delivery teams\nStrong commercial judgement and ability to challenge robustly but constructively\nWillingness to travel as projects require (UK‑wide)\nPre‑contract or development‑side experience (estimating, early engagement)\nExposure to ECI and/or contract options such as X22\nExperience mentoring or supporting junior QS professionals\nBackground in large, complex or regulated programmesPlease note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly.\n\nPontoon is an employment consultancy.

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