Quantity Surveyor (8 Month Contract)

An established Essex-based construction company is seeking a temporary Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial management of a new infrastructure project in Cambridge.

This is an excellent opportunity for a QS with a few years of experience who is confident working within NEC contracts and supporting live civil engineering projects.

Project Details
Project Location: Ermine Street, Huntingdon, Cambridge
Project Type: Carriageway widening works to accommodate a new footway/cycleway
Contract Type: NEC4 Option C
Project Duration: 32 weeks
Project Value: Approximately -2 million
Start Date: 27 May 2026
Role Responsibilities

The successful candidate will support the commercial and contractual management of the project, including:

• Cost management and forecasting
• Management of subcontractor accounts
• Valuations and payment applications
• Compensation event administration under NEC4
• Change control and commercial reporting
• Assisting with cost/value reconciliation
• Supporting project delivery teams with commercial matters
• Maintaining accurate project records and documentation

• A few years'' Quantity Surveying experience within construction or civil engineering
• Working knowledge of NEC contracts, particularly NEC4 Option C
• Strong commercial awareness
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with site and management teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard QS reporting processes
• Desirable Experience
• Highways or infrastructure project experience
• Experience working on local authority or public realm schemes
• Degree or relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management