Quantity Surveyor - #2125762

Quantity Surveyor

We're supporting a leading contractor operating in the power and utilities space as they look to strengthen their commercial team with an Quantity Surveyor. This is a permanent opportunity to take a hands-on commercial role on a high-profile infrastructure scheme in London involving a significant cable route installation.

You'll play a central part in safeguarding commercial performance across the project, working closely with delivery, engineering and supply-chain partners while operating under NEC contracts.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day commercial management of the project, ensuring strong cost control, accurate reporting and effective contractual administration throughout the project lifecycle.

Key duties will include:

• Commercial management of NEC3/NEC4 contracts from commencement through to final account
• Oversight of subcontractor packages, including valuations, change management, claims and negotiations
• Preparation and presentation of cost reports, forecasts and commercial updates to project leadership
• Active management of compensation events, early warnings and change processes
• Supporting and mentoring other commercial team members on the project
• Working closely with operational teams to align commercial performance with programme and delivery
• Ensuring records, audit trails and commercial documentation remain accurate and compliant
• Developing strong, collaborative relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors
• Maintaining a visible site presence to support project and stakeholder requirements

You'll be a commercially confident Quantity Surveyor with experience working on complex civil or electrical infrastructure projects, ideally within utilities or power-related environments.

Essential experience:

• Proven background in Quantity Surveying on live projects
• Civil and/or electrical project experience
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts
• Degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Good working capability in Excel (including pivot tables and lookups)

Desirable:

• Chartered status or actively working towards professional accreditation (e.g. RICS)

• Competitive salary
• Pension contribution up to 8%
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid or electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Private medical cover
• Employee assistance programme (24/7)
• Flexible benefits including gym membership, dental insurance, travel insurance and cycle-to-work
• Dedicated personal development and career progression support