Senior Quantity Surveyor

Help Shape the UK’s Energy Future

Senior Quantity Surveyor Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C

As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell

C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This role will be within the CWA Wide Section.

What will you do?

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will deliver commercial leadership and strategic support to the ASTOC Commercial Lead, driving robust commercial controls, governance assurance, and continuous improvement across the ASTOC portfolio. Managing approximately £200m per year of staff and professional services expenditure, this senior role will play a critical part in ensuring accuracy, transparency, and consistency of commercial data, whilst supporting informed decision-making and strong commercial performance across the Alliance.

Key responsibilities will include:

Leading the commercial management and administration of Professional Services Contracts (PSCs) across ASTOC, ensuring robust contractual governance
                       
Ensuring full compliance with commercial governance requirements and delegated authority frameworks
                       
Managing and reviewing liabilities, commitments, and commercial obligations across the portfolio
                       
Leading ASTOC allowance reviews and conducting comprehensive commercial assessments
                       
Supporting commercial approvals, applications, and funding processes with commercial expertise
                       
Providing commercial insurance across ASTOC activities and expenditure
                       
Developing, implementing, and improving AFP commercial processes and controls to enhance efficiency
                       
Maintaining effective stakeholder relationships across Commercial, Finance, Delivery, and Client teams
                       
Supporting internal and external audits whilst ensuring appropriate commercial records and documentation
                       
Identifying and mitigating commercial risks and governance issues
                       
Leading strategic commercial initiatives and driving continuous improvement activities
                       
Deputising for the ASTOC Commercial Lead as required

What are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will be an experienced commercial professional with a track record of delivering commercial leadership within complex, large-scale environments. You will bring extensive knowledge of contract administration, governance frameworks, and commercial best practice, combined with strong influencing skills and the ability to drive strategic improvements.

Essential Knowledge,

Skills and Experience:

Degree qualification or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline
                       
Extensive commercial management experience within major projects or infrastructure programs
                       
Strong understanding of NEC and professional services contract administration
                       
Proven experience managing governance, compliance, and commercial assurance processes
                       
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills with the ability to engage across multiple levels
                       
Demonstrable experience managing liabilities, forecasts, and commercial reporting
                       
Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to lead and mentor others
                       
Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office, and commercial management systems
                       
Strategic thinking with a focus on process improvement and operational excellence
                       
Proven ability to identify commercial risks and develop effective mitigation strategies

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

Chartered status or working towards MRICS, MCICES, or equivalent

Experience with in the nuclear, energy, or major infrastructure sector
                       
Knowledge of Unifier and…