Quantity Surveyor - Nuclear Decommissioning

Job in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14, England, UK

Listing for: Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd

Part Time position
Listed on 2026-07-26

Job specializations:

Construction
Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering
Engineering
Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 55 - 65 GBP Hourly GBP 55.00 65.00 HOUR

Quantity Surveyor - Decommissioning Projects

Abingdon / Culham Site (Hybrid - 3 Days On Site)

£55-65/hour Inside IR35

12-Month Contract

We're supporting a major UK nuclear and fusion programme and are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a high-profile decommissioning portfolio delivering technically complex construction and infrastructure projects.

This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of the UK's clean energy and scientific innovation sector, supporting large-scale decommissioning and construction activities within a highly regulated environment.

You'll play a key role in commercial delivery, cost control, procurement strategy, NEC4 contract administration, and risk management across projects valued in excess of £20m.

What You'll Be Doing:

Leading QS activities across complex construction and decommissioning projects
Preparing cost estimates, benchmarking exercises, and feasibility studies
Supporting procurement strategy, tender preparation, and contract negotiations
Managing NEC4 contracts including compensation events and early warnings
Conducting payment assessments and agreeing final accounts
Providing strategic commercial advice to minimise risk and maximise value
Supporting risk management, reporting, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives

What We're Looking For:

RICS Chartered Quantity Surveyor
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline
Strong NEC4 contract management experience
Background in construction, infrastructure, nuclear, or decommissioning projects
Experience working on projects exceeding £20m in value
Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills
Excellent communication and technical reporting capability

Contract Details:

Hybrid Working - 3 Days Per Week On Site in Abingdon/Culham
12-Month Initial Contract
£50-56/hour Inside IR35
Start ASAP / Late June 2026

If you're an experienced QS looking to contribute to one of the UK's most innovative engineering and decommissioning programmes, we'd love to hear from you

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