Senior Quantity Surveyor – NEC4 Specialist – Tyne & Wear

Overview

In this role you will apply NEC contractual expertise to deliver strategic commercial guidance across nuclear, renewables, water and infrastructure projects. You will engage with project delivery teams on-site and in the office, building strong relationships to drive collaborative outcomes. The position offers a clear career pathway from NEC Practitioner to Specialist, with opportunities to shape commercial practices and accreditation. You will work within a supportive, ambitious team aiming to become the UK’s leading NEC4 consultancy.

Pay / Benefits

• Excellent salary package
• Significant flexible allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• EV scheme
• Matched pension contributions up to 8%

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the NEC contracts, advise on scope and site information, and draft/validate contract documents
• Manage compensation events, programme requirements, and pricing documents, and advise on contractual positions
• Lead on-site and office collaboration, facilitating workshops and sharing NEC best practices
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, HGCRA, failures, bonds, insurances, and dispute avoidance/resolution
• Provide leadership within project teams and engage stakeholders to foster problem-solving and innovation across the supply chain

Key requirements

• Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Engineering
• NEC Practitioner-level competence with strong understanding of NEC4
• Membership (or working towards) RICS, CICES, CIOB or MAPM preferred
• Practical expertise in NEC payment mechanisms, compensation events, programme management and risk mitigation
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car for site visits and business travel

• strong interpersonal skills
• leadership
• communication
• NEC contracts
• NEC4 structure, principles and commercial application
• Compensation events

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