Leading Civil Engineering Contractor | Plymouth, Devon
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading civil engineering contractor on the 3 Basin project at Devonport Dockyard, supporting a £30m Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) phase ahead of planned construction works commencing in early 2028.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the pre-construction and design development stages of a major defence infrastructure programme, working alongside the design partner.
The Role
Reporting to the commercial lead, you will support the commercial delivery of the ECI phase, with a particular focus on design development, scope management and change control.
The role offers a relatively light traditional commercial workload, with greater emphasis on collaboration with the design and delivery teams to ensure the project is commercially and contractually prepared for construction.
Key responsibilities:
- Supporting the commercial management of the £30m ECI phase
- Working closely with Arup and the project team to develop and manage the design scope
- Managing change and compensation events under NEC3 Option C
- Monitoring design development and identifying commercial implications of scope changes
- Supporting cost planning, forecasting and reporting throughout pre-construction
- Identifying and managing contractual and commercial risks
- Liaising with design, engineering and delivery teams to ensure commercial alignment
- Maintaining accurate records of design changes, contractual notices and associated costs
- Supporting procurement and supply-chain engagement where required
- Assisting with the transition from ECI into the construction phase
About You
- Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or major infrastructure
- Strong working knowledge of NEC3 Option C contracts
- Experience managing change, compensation events and contractual risk
- Previous involvement in Early Contractor Involvement (ECI), pre-construction or design development stages advantageous
- Experience working collaboratively with design consultants and engineering teams
- Background in marine, defence or complex civil engineering infrastructure advantageous
- Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work independently within an established project team
- Full Security Check (SC) clearance required
Working Arrangement
- Location: Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth
- Commitment: 45 hours / 5 days a week / 2-3 days on site
- Start date: ASAP
- Contract duration: 12 months
- Rate: £450–£500 per day
- Project: £30m ECI phase, with construction scheduled to commence in early 2028
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking a long-term contract on a major civil engineering programme, with a particular focus on pre-construction, design development and NEC contract management.
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