Claims Quantity Surveyor

Major Projects Construction Claims & Disputes Quantity Surveyor

Reference: CQS 
Type: Contract 
Position: Claims Quantity Surveyor 
Location: Bristol, England 
Industry: Engineering 
Salary: £500 - £600 per day + Inside ir35 

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Construction Claims & Disputes Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial and finance functions on complex infrastructure and major construction programmes based near Bristol.

This role will focus on contractual cost recovery, commercial analysis, dispute resolution, and financial reporting across large-scale projects. Working closely with project delivery, commercial, and finance teams, you will play a key role in maximising contractual entitlement, supporting claims preparation, and managing commercial disputes under NEC forms of contract.

The successful candidate will combine strong quantity surveying and commercial management expertise with excellent analytical, contractual, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Commercial Claims & Disputes

• Lead the preparation, analysis, and substantiation of construction claims and contractual entitlements.
• Support the resolution of commercial disputes through effective application of NEC contract mechanisms and contractual provisions.
• Prepare detailed cost recovery submissions and associated commercial documentation.
• Analyse project cost data to identify recoverable costs, contractual risks, and commercial opportunities.
• Liaise with project delivery teams, clients, and stakeholders to negotiate and resolve disputed matters.
• Support the management of compensation events, variations, and change control procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of supporting documentation for dispute avoidance, adjudication, or commercial settlement discussions.

Financial & Commercial Analysis

• Provide detailed commercial and financial analysis to support project performance and cost recovery activities.
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts, including: 
  • Profit & Loss reporting
  • Balance Sheet reconciliations
  • Cash flow forecasting
  • Variance analysis
  • KPI reporting
• Produce supporting commentary and analysis in line with reporting deadlines and governance requirements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and wider commercial reporting across major projects.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Analyst, Claims Consultant, or Construction Disputes Specialist within major infrastructure or construction environments.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts, including compensation events, cost components, change control, and contractual entitlement mechanisms.
• Experience managing or supporting construction claims and dispute resolution processes.
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyse and interpret complex datasets.
• Experience using ERP or accounting systems, ideally Oracle or similar multi-currency platforms.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and management accounting principles.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.