Quantity Surveyor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a major UK infrastructure organisation delivering significant capital investment across the energy and utilities sector. You'll take a key commercial role on complex infrastructure projects, managing cost, contracts, risk and supplier performance while contributing to programmes supporting the UK's transition towards a lower-carbon energy system.

Your new company
You'll be joining a nationally significant infrastructure organisation responsible for operating, maintaining and investing in critical energy infrastructure across Great Britain. Alongside its existing network, the business is investing in major future energy programmes, including large-scale hydrogen infrastructure, as part of the transition towards net zero. With a substantial pipeline of complex capital projects, this is an opportunity to join an established commercial function and contribute to some of the UK's most important future infrastructure programmes.

This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Peterborough office with hybrid and flexible working.

Contracted hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon - Fri

Your new role
As Quantity Surveyor, you'll manage the financial and contractual aspects of major construction and infrastructure projects throughout the project lifecycle. You'll provide commercial expertise across cost management, procurement, contract administration, risk and project delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering accurate cost planning, forecasting and commercial reporting, maintaining strong budgetary control and value for money
• Supporting the administration of NEC contracts, including payment certificates, compensation events, change control and contract close-out
• Supporting procurement strategies, tender documentation, bid evaluation and contract negotiations
• Identifying and managing commercial risks, early warnings, claims and disputes
• Monitoring contractor and supplier performance against contractual deliverables and KPIs
• Working closely with project management, project controls, design, legal, finance, commercial teams, contractors and consultants
• Providing commercial input into project plans, design development, construction programmes and investment decisions
• Providing professional advice and taking a leading role in the resolution of commercial and contractual disputes
• Supporting and mentoring other Quantity Surveyors and junior members of the commercial team

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you must have:

• Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or similar qualification) or experience equivalent
• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within heavy civils
• Working knowledge of NEC forms of contract
• Excellent commercial awareness, negotiation skills and financial management capabilities
• Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK driving licence.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:

• Starting salary up to £67,500 per annum
• Company car (hybrid or electric)
• 26 days' annual leave (option to buy/sell additional days) plus bank holidays
• £3,000 market supplement
• Double-matched pension contribution
• Annual bonus scheme (up to 6%)
• Life insurance
• Annual reviews (both career and salary)
• Multiple health and wellbeing benefits
• Family-friendly benefits
• Flexible working hours
• Retail discounts
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Clear pathways for career progression and professional development
• Excellent training and development programmes
• Opportunity to grow and progress your career with a leading organisation and more.

What you need to do now
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