Quantity Surveyor - Hinkley Point C

About the role

Amentum is looking for an experienced, motivated Quantity Surveyor to join its expanding Hinkley Point C (Bridgwater, Somerset) team in the Commercial function. The role is site-based on the Hinkley Point C project, supporting a multi-million-pound framework contract, and involves working closely with project delivery and procurement teams, as well as clients' and subcontractors' representatives. It is the on-site lead commercial role, supporting Project Controls requirements, and includes client/main contract activities, data collection and tracking, and subcontractor management. Some accommodation for hybrid working is available.

Key responsibilities

• Work with the Commercial Manager and Project Controls team to support delivery of the commercial function of the framework.
• Build working relationships with Amentum, Client and Subcontract teams to deliver contract requirements.
• Carry out NEC3 contract activities: prepare applications for payment, take part in Task Order pricing, implement changes, and support drafting of early warnings.
• Gather evidence for main contract applications and fulfil contract audit requirements.
• Support Project Controls and Cost Engineers in submitting cost reports used for cost forecasts, revenue and gross margin assumptions.
• Put in place sub-contract arrangements using the NEC suite of documents, with attention to change controls, early warnings, compensation events and scope changes.

Required profile

• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a similar subject.
• Post-graduation Quantity Surveying or Commercial Contract Management experience.
• Experience in an engineering field or wider construction background is helpful but not essential.
• Security cleared, or able to obtain the required level of clearance.
• Right to work in the UK; locally based or willing to work on site.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of construction contracts, ideally NEC forms.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and general competence with ITC.
• Organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure and autonomously.

What we offer

• Competitive package, with UK employees receiving free single medical cover and digital GP service.
• Family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes.
• Reimbursement towards professional development and memberships.
• Hybrid, part-time and flexible working arrangements discussed on a case-by-case basis.