Quantity Surveyor

Laing O'Rourke is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor for work associated with National Grid's Great Grid Partnership programme. The advert describes an initial base in Dartford followed by work on site in Essex; its location fields also list Birmingham and Chelmsford. The vacancy is permanent.

The surveyor will manage live subcontract packages, covering commercial administration, performance and change.

Duties include:

• measuring and valuing work
• assisting with payment applications
• reporting monthly expenditure and helping to draft
• settle subcontracts

The role also supports claims, change control and the preparation of final accounts. Monthly contract reviews and weekly Business Performance Review information form part of the reporting requirements. Project managers will need advice on the contractual consequences of proposed actions, while emerging risks must be reported to the surveyor's manager.

Applicants need experience administering live subcontract packages under NEC contracts and a quantity-surveying degree. RICS membership is desirable rather than mandatory. Experience on power, energy or infrastructure projects is requested.

Day-to-day supervision of trainee or assistant commercial colleagues is included in the responsibilities. The requisition number is 7598.

The details above are taken from the employer's own posting, read on 24-09-2026.