Senior Quantity Surveyor

Our client is a leading construction and infrastructure consultancy with an established reputation for delivering commercial excellence across some of the UK's most complex and high-profile programmes.

Operating across infrastructure, energy, transportation, regeneration and major capital projects, they provide expert commercial and project controls services that help clients successfully deliver critical investments.

With a strong track record supporting both public and private sector organisations, our client is involved in projects that improve connectivity, strengthen national infrastructure and contribute to the UK's long-term sustainability and net-zero ambitions.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a growing team supporting a major electricity transmission investment programme across the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of nationally significant infrastructure projects that will modernise and expand the UK's electricity network. The programme includes a range of critical works designed to increase network capacity, support renewable energy generation and enhance energy security for future generations.

Projects are likely to include:

• New high-voltage transmission line developments
• Substation construction, upgrades and extensions
• Network reinforcement and capacity enhancement schemes
• Associated civil engineering, cabling and infrastructure works

Working within a collaborative programme environment, you will support the commercial management of projects delivered under NEC contracts, partnering with contractors, consultants, engineers and programme delivery teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities are likely to include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting commercial and cost management activities across major infrastructure projects
• Assisting with the administration of NEC contracts, including change management, compensation events and early warning procedures
• Preparing cost plans, valuations, financial reports and project forecasts
• Monitoring project costs, expenditure and cash flow performance
• Supporting risk management, cost assurance and value engineering activities
• Working closely with project stakeholders to ensure robust commercial governance and reporting
• Assisting with procurement processes, tender evaluations and contract reviews
• Contributing to the development of best practice commercial processes
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members where appropriate

Experience & Skills

The successful candidate is likely to demonstrate:

• Previous experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within infrastructure, utilities, energy, transportation or major civil engineering projects
• Working knowledge of NEC contract forms and commercial management principles
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail
• The ability to build effective relationships across multidisciplinary project teams
• Understanding of cost forecasting, project controls, risk management and commercial reporting
• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline
• MRICS accreditation, or a desire to work towards chartership, would be advantageous

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work on nationally important energy infrastructure programmes
• Exposure to complex, high-value capital projects within the utilities and infrastructure sector
• Hybrid working arrangements and flexibility around project locations
• Structured career development and progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative consultancy environment
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Apply

If you are looking to further your career within a growing consultancy while working on projects that will help shape the future of the UK's energy network, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Apply: Contact Hayley Woodruff on (phone number removed) or apply with your CV to (url removed)

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