Quantity Surveyor – Energy from Waste (EPC Contractor)

Location: South East England (Site-Based with Hybrid Flexibility)

Employment Type: Contract Outside IR35

Sector: Energy from Waste

Overview

H9 Talent Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a leading EPC contractor delivering a major Energy from Waste (EfW) facility in the South East. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a high-value infrastructure project, supporting the commercial management of engineering, construction, and installation activities throughout the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will play a key role in cost control, contract administration, subcontract management, and commercial reporting, ensuring the project is delivered safely, efficiently, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and contractual activities across EPC work packages from pre-construction through to final account.
• Administer and manage NEC3/NEC4 contracts, ensuring compliance with contract terms, processes, and timescales.
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate valuations, variations, compensation events, and change controls.
• Lead cost reporting, cost forecasting, cashflow analysis, and value reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support procurement activities including tendering, bid evaluation, subcontract negotiation, and award recommendations.
• Monitor project progress, assess commercial impacts, and identify risks and opportunities.
• Conduct subcontractor reviews, performance monitoring, and payment recommendation processes.
• Work closely with engineering, planning, project management, and construction teams to maintain accurate commercial insight.
• Assist with claims preparation, dispute resolution, and commercial risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure records, documentation, and reporting are completed in line with company and EPC standards.

Experience & Skills Required

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within EPC, process plant, heavy industrial, or power sector environments.
• Previous exposure to Energy from Waste, power generation, or complex infrastructure projects is highly advantageous.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (Options A, C, and E).
• Excellent financial and commercial management skills, including cost reporting and forecasting.
• Confident negotiating with subcontractors, suppliers, and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret engineering and construction data.
• Proficient with MS Excel and commercial management systems.
• Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline.