Senior Quantity Surveyor

Bury St Edmunds

Talented people are the key to our success.

We are seeking an ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team on the National Grid Great Grid Partnership (GGP) framework, supporting the delivery of the high‑profile Norwich to Tilbury (ATNC) project. This nationally significant programme plays a vital role in strengthening and future‑proofing the UK’s electricity network.

As part of the Great Grid Partnership, you will contribute to a long‑term programme spanning the next decade, working within a collaborative and high‑performing team delivering a diverse portfolio of major energy infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a strategic, industry‑leading programme that offers strong career development, increasing responsibility, and the chance to help shape a more resilient, future‑ready UK energy network.

• Lead the commercial delivery of projects within a designated geographic area, ensuring strong financial performance and contractual compliance.
• Produce accurate and timely commercial reports, forecasts, and strategic advice to support effective decision‑making.
• Manage all aspects of subcontract procurement, including administration, interim applications, variations, and final accounts.
• Oversee cost reporting, forecasting, and risk management to ensure financial control and visibility throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage upstream and downstream change control processes, ensuring all variations are captured, assessed, and agreed appropriately.
• Maintain the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of all commercial data, documentation, processes, and reporting in line with company standards.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key project stakeholders, including client commercial teams and supply chain partners.
• Identify, manage, and escalate commercial risks or issues to senior leadership in a timely and effective manner.
• Support, mentor, and develop junior commercial staff, promoting best practice and continuous professional development.
• Deliver against internal and external commercial performance targets, contributing to overall project and business success.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of quantity surveying and commercial management processes and practices.
• Use finance systems, such as COINS, to maintain robust financial controls and accurate project records.

• Degree‑qualified (BSc or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related commercial discipline; working towards or holding professional membership (RICS or CIOB) is desirable.
• Demonstrable commercial experience within the construction or infrastructure sector.
• Strong background in heavy civil engineering works; experience within substation projects is advantageous.
• Essential experience working with NEC3 and/or NEC4 forms of contract.
• Previous supervisory or management experience within a project commercial or quantity surveying team.
• Ability to manage and develop a small team while reporting into senior leadership and contributing to strategic objectives.
• Strong commercial acumen with an initiative‑taking, delivery‑focused mindset.
• Experience working within energy, utilities, or major infrastructure environments.
• Proficiency in using contract management systems such as CEMAR, Fast Draft, or similar platforms.

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
• Flexible and adaptable working.
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach.
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Recognition scheme and long service awards.
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role).
• Option to participate in our share‑save…