Associate Quantity Surveyor\\n Location: Home‑based with one day per week at the project office (Warwick / Marston Green).\\n Contract: 6 months, likely extension\\n\\nAre you an Associate Quantity Surveyor who thrives in fast‑paced project environments and enjoys getting into the detail of NEC4 contract administration?\\n This is an excellent opportunity to join a major national infrastructure programme, supporting a collaborative commercial team delivering one of the UK's most important energy projects.\\n\\nYou'll be joining a friendly, close‑knit commercial function where teamwork, communication and shared problem‑solving truly matter. If you're looking for variety, challenge, and a team that supports your development, this role is ideal.\\n\\nThe Role\\n\\nAs an Associate Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial team in the delivery of a major infrastructure programme. The contract is already live, with multiple work packages awarded, so you'll be stepping into a fast‑moving environment where strong NEC4 knowledge is essential.\\n\\nKey responsibilities include:\\n\\nSupporting NEC4 contract administration across several project work packages.\\nManaging and recording early warnings, compensation events and change control.\\nAssisting with applications for payment (AFPs) and commercial reporting.\\nWorking closely with QS colleagues, project managers and delivery teams.\\nUsing internal systems (including Xact and Microsoft tools) to maintain records and audit trails.\\nContributing to risk reviews, commercial procedures and project‑wide governance.\\nAttending the project office once a week for team collaboration, workshops and stakeholder meetings.What We're Looking For\\n\\nKey Skills and Experience:\\n\\nHands-on NEC4 experience in a live contract environment (not just theoretical exposure).\\nExperience in contract-led roles involving early warnings, change control, AFPs or similar.\\nStrong understanding of how project teams operate (PMs, engineers, design teams, delivery).\\nConfident with Microsoft Office and commercially‑focused internal systems.\\nAbility to work in a busy, fast‑paced project environment and pick things up quickly.\\nBackground in utilities, energy, infrastructure, civils or major construction projects.\\nExperience working within large, complex or regulated organisations.\\nExposure to bespoke forms or variants of NEC contracts.\\nStrong communicator who builds rapport easily.\\nMethodical, detail‑focused and commercially aware.\\nProactive in seeking support and clarifying contract interpretations.\\nTeam‑oriented, collaborative and comfortable working across shared workloads.Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.
If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly.\\n\\nPontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace.
We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.\\n We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process.
This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention
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