Senior Quantity Surveyor, Energy and Utilities 
Excellent benefits

This is an opportunity to lead the full spectrum of quantity surveying activities on complex utilities and infrastructure projects for a growing utilities contractor, working in a hybrid model that values autonomy, professional judgement and data-driven decision making.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be part of the senior team taking ownership of end-to-end commercial management of energy construction projects, from initial cost planning through to final account. Your work will underpin key commercial decisions, mitigate risk, and safeguard margins while supporting project teams and senior management with accurate, timely financial information.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead detailed cost estimation and budgeting for projects at feasibility, design, and pre-construction stages
• Prepare, review, and manage contracts, ensuring compliance with relevant forms of contract and commercial terms
• Oversee procurement and tendering processes, including preparation of tender documentation, evaluation of bids, and recommendations
• Implement and maintain rigorous cost control measures throughout, identifying variances and corrective actions
• Drive value engineering activities, challenging designs and specifications to optimise cost without compromising quality or performance
• Manage commercial risk by identifying, assessing, and tracking risks and advising on mitigation strategies
• Prepare and present regular project financial reports, including cost forecasts, cash flow projections and final accounts
• Lead measurement activities and prepare accurate Bills of Quantities
• Utilise quantity surveying software and digital tools to manage data, produce reports, and support informed decision-making
• Act as a key commercial point of contact for stakeholders, handling negotiations, resolving commercial issues, and supporting project delivery teams

Key Requirements:

• Significant experience in a quantity surveying role with demonstrable senior-level responsibilities
• Cost estimation, budgeting, and cost control on medium to large-scale construction projects
• Experience in contract administration and management, including handling variations, claims, and final accounts
• Experience in procurement and tendering, preparing tender documents and evaluating subcontractor proposals
• Demonstrable expertise in value engineering and commercial risk management
• Stakeholder communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and secure favourable commercial outcomes
• Proficiency in project financial reporting, including cost forecasting, cash flow analysis, and margin management
• Strong measurement skills and experience preparing Bills of Quantities to a high level of accuracy
• Confident user of quantity surveying software tools
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, managing time, priorities, and deliverables

Desirable Skills:

• Experience across multiple sectors (e.g. civils, utilities, infrastructure, industrial)
• Familiarity with a range of standard forms of contract (e.g. NEC, JCT or similar)
• Experience mentoring junior quantity surveyors or commercial team members
• Exposure to BIM and digital construction tools in support of measurement and cost planning
• Experience with data analytics or dashboards for enhanced commercial reporting and insight

Qualifications:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a closely related construction discipline
• Professional membership or working towards membership of a recognised body (e.g. RICS or equivalent)

If you are a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor ready to take ownership of complex projects and drive measurable value, please apply with your CV to explore this opportunity further.