Details:
- Salary: £450 - 500 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Cowley
- Date: 23 hours ago
Description:
Rate: £450-£500 per day Umbrella PAYE
Location: Cowley, Oxford (Oxfordshire)
Working Pattern: Site-based - Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:30
IR35: Inside IR35
Length of Contract: Until 31 May 2027
Start: 23 November 2026
Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor with strong NEC4 knowledge, looking for your next contract opportunity within the power sector?
We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join a major infrastructure contractor's Transmission & Renewables team on a National Grid 400kV substation project in Cowley, Oxford.
You will report to the Senior Quantity Surveyor and be responsible for managing change under NEC4, helping to control project costs and maximise value. The position will also involve managing subcontractors and supporting wider commercial activities across the project, working closely with the project and site teams.
Job Role
Managing change under NEC4, working under the Senior Quantity Surveyor
Pricing compensation events and analysing programmes to quantify change
Managing subcontractors and suppliers, including quotes, contracts, monthly checks and final accounts
Supporting commercial systems on site and building strong relationships with the project team
Monitoring project risks and keeping documentation up to date
Producing monthly financial reports and forecasts
Identifying opportunities to recover costs and improve project margins
Supporting wider commercial duties as directed by the Senior Quantity Surveyor
Requirements
Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within power, utilities or energy
Strong knowledge of NEC4 change management and Defined Cost
Experience with compensation events, valuations and site records
Ability to analyse programmes and quantify the impact of change
Experience managing subcontractors through to final account
Qualified in Quantity Surveying
Experience on substation or National Grid projects is desirable
Strong negotiation, communication and analytical skills
Full UK Driving Licence
This is an Inside IR35 position offering £450-£500 per day Umbrella, with the initial contract running until 31 May 2027.
We are interviewing for this position immediately. For more information, please click APPLY NOW or call Isabelle Lock on (phone number removed)