Senior Quantity Surveyor – NEC3/4 Specialist
Location: North East
Sector: Nuclear, Renewables, Water & Infrastructure
Our client is a Chartered Quantity Surveying practice with a clear ambition to become the UKs leading NEC4 consultancy. They work across major power, energy, infrastructure, engineering and utilities projects and frameworks ranging from £250k to £1.5bn, and are investing heavily in developing NEC4 expertise across their teams.
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, youll bring NEC contractual expertise to deliver strategic commercial advice, managing contract and commercial matters across diverse client projects. Youll act as a trusted advisor both on-site and in the office — this role requires regular site visits to engage with project delivery teams, contractors and subcontractors, building relationships and driving collaborative project outcomes.
Whether youre stepping up to Senior QS for the first time or bringing extensive NEC experience, this offers a genuine, structured career pathway from NEC Practitioner to Specialist level.
Your role and responsibilities
NEC Contracts
• Demonstrate detailed working knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts, including Main and Secondary Options and Contract Data
• Compile and advise on NEC contracts, ensuring documents are concise, compliant and fit for purpose supervise drafting of conditions of contract
• Advise on Scope and Site Information, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements
• Understand the roles, responsibilities and obligations of all parties (Project Manager, Supervisor, Contractor, Subcontractor)
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including health and safety, defects, bonds, insurances, HGCRA, delay damages, and dispute avoidance/resolution
Programme Management
• Assess, manage and implement compensation events and anticipated programme impacts
• Interrogate programme requirements, logic and methodologies alongside the Project Manager and planner
Senior Quantity Surveyor - NEC4 Specialist - Tyne & Wear in North Berwick employer: Morson Edge
As a leading player in the Energy Sector, our company offers an exceptional work environment in Bridgwater, Somerset, where you can thrive as a Welding / NDT Field Engineer. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative culture that prioritises employee growth and development, alongside competitive daily rates and the potential for contract extensions until December 2026. Join us to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the energy industry.
