Job Description

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

Applicants should ideally have:

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

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