Quantity Surveyor – Energy from Waste (Contract)

Location: Cambridgeshire

Contract Type: Contract (Outside IR35)

Day Rate: £450-£500

Sector: Energy from Waste

Overview

H9 Talent Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a major Energy from Waste project based in Cambridgeshire. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing project costs, contracts, and commercial risk, ensuring all financial and contractual obligations are met throughout the construction phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of the project from procurement through to final account.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate valuations, variations, and change controls.
• Administer and manage NEC3/NEC4 contracts, ensuring compliance with all contractual procedures and timescales.
• Support subcontract procurement, including tender evaluation and recommendation.
• Produce accurate cost reports, forecasts, and financial updates for the project leadership team.
• Work closely with project managers, planners, and engineers to monitor progress and assess commercial impacts.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks, providing sound advice on contract and cost matters.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure transparency and efficient project delivery.
• Support the resolution of claims and disputes where required.
• Ensure all commercial documentation and records are maintained in line with company and client requirements.

Experience & Skills Required

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the Energy from Waste, power generation, or large industrial construction sectors.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (Options A, C, and E).
• Previous experience working on large, complex infrastructure or process plant projects.
• Excellent commercial, analytical, and reporting skills.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and standard cost management systems.
• Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.