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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Posted: 22 days ago

Salary: £ 65,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Expire in: 5 days

Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in overhead cabling and substation projects to support the delivery of major power and utilities infrastructure programmes across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to take a leading commercial role on complex, high-value energy projects within a growing and dynamic consultancy environment.

The Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial and contractual management of projects from early-stage development through to final account. Working across overhead line and substation schemes, you will provide expert commercial support to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and within budget.

You will act as a key interface between the client, project teams, and supply chain, ensuring robust cost control, effective contract administration, and proactive risk management throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the commercial management of overhead cabling and substation projects
Develop and manage detailed cost plans, budgets, and forecasts aligned with project objectives
Monitor project costs and performance, providing accurate reporting and variance analysis
Administer contracts (NEC, JCT, or similar), including management of compensation events and change control
Support procurement strategies, including tender preparation, evaluation, and contract award
Manage subcontractor accounts, including payments, variations, and final accounts
Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities, ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are in place
Provide clear and concise commercial reporting to senior stakeholders and client teams
Work collaboratively with engineers, project managers, and delivery teams to drive value and efficiency
Support dispute avoidance and resolution through proactive contract management
Promote commercial best practice and continuous improvement across projects 

About You

Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the power, utilities, or energy sector
Strong experience delivering projects involving overhead lines (OHL) and substations
Sound knowledge of contract forms such as NEC (preferred) or similar
Demonstrable experience managing costs, procurement, and contracts on complex infrastructure projects
Strong commercial acumen and analytical capability
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams
Proficient in Microsoft Office and commercial/project management tools
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
MRICS accreditation (or working towards) is desirable 

What's on Offer

Opportunity to work on major UK energy and utilities infrastructure projects
Exposure to complex overhead cabling and substation programmes
A collaborative and professional consultancy environment
Clear career progression and professional development opportunities
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Hybrid working arrangement (2 days on-site in Bury St Edmunds) 
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor with specialist experience in overhead lines and substations to take on a key commercial role within major energy infrastructure projects. If you are looking to further your career within a high-growth sector, we would be keen to hear from you.

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Contact: Hayley Woodruff on (phone number removed) / Jonathan Kirby on (phone number removed)

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