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Quantity Surveyor

  • Location: Cumbria, CA22 2DB
  • Salary: £45 - £55 per hour
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted about 20 hours ago

  • Sector: Nuclear
  • Contact: Jack Cleary
  • Contact Email: jack.cleary@nrl.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 01946820002
  • Start Date: 31 August 2025
  • Expiry Date: 01 October 2025
  • Job Ref: V-180243-1
About the Opportunity:
We’re excited to present a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join a long-term contract supporting a prestigious client based in Cumbria. This is your chance to play a key role in a significant and impactful project, offering competitive hourly rates, and the chance to work with a respected team in a high-performing environment.
 
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll be instrumental in supporting the financial and commercial performance of the project. Your responsibilities will include:
 
  • Cost Management: Assist in the preparation and ongoing management of project cost estimates, budgets, and financial forecasts.
  • Commercial Administration: Support general commercial functions including documentation, applications for payment, and compensation event tracking.
  • Subcontractor Support: Help assess and process subcontractor applications and maintain strong working relationships.
  • Collaboration: Liaise effectively with colleagues across departments to ensure project delivery is well-coordinated and aligned.
  • Support Senior QS: Work closely with the Senior Quantity Surveyor to maintain project finances, time sheet entry, and reporting.
 
What You’ll Need:
To thrive in this role, you’ll bring a strong blend of technical knowledge, commercial awareness, and collaborative spirit, including:
 
  • Communication Excellence: Confident, clear communicator, able to coordinate with internal teams and stakeholders.
  • Organisation & Time Management: Strong ability to manage competing priorities and maintain commercial control.
  • Motivation & Drive: A proactive, self-motivated mindset with a commitment to high-quality work.
  • Analytical Thinking: Strong numerical and analytical skills to support effective cost management.
  • Relevant Experience: Previous experience in a commercial landscape or commercial administration (preferred).
  • Qualifications: A degree in Quantity Surveying is desirable but not essential.
 
Benefits:
  • Highly competitive hourly rate – £45 to £55 per hour (depending on experience)
  • Long-term contract with 38 hours per week
  • Engaging, high-profile work supporting a major client
  • Opportunity to grow professionally within a respected project environment
 
Location:
  • Cumbria – Join a high-impact team and contribute to meaningful work in a region known for its innovation and expertise.


The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
 
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