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Quantity Surveyor - Nuclear Decommissioning

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd
Abingdon · posted 28 July 2026
Salary
£55 – £65 an hour
Job type
full time
Location
Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Category
Engineering
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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