Senior Quantity Surveyor - Major Civil​/Nuclear Infra

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Sizewell C

Location:

Leiston, Suffolk
Sector:
Civil Engineering | Major Infrastructure | Nuclear
Permanent

£65,000 - £75,000

We're working in partnership with a leading civil engineering contractor delivering works on the Sizewell C nuclear development. They are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their project team in Suffolk.

This is a high-profile, long-term infrastructure scheme operating within a heavily regulated environment. The role requires a commercially strong individual with solid NEC contract experience and a background in complex civil engineering projects.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll take responsibility for managing all commercial aspects of allocated works from early-stage cost planning through to final account.

You'll work closely with senior project staff, subcontractors and client representatives to ensure projects are commercially controlled, compliant and delivering value for money while maintaining required quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Cost Management

Full commercial management of designated work packages

Production of robust Cost Plans and monthly CVRs

Analysis of rates, prices and agreement of variations / compensation events

Preparation and negotiation of claims where required

Financial reporting and reconciliation to senior management

Contract & NEC Administration

Administration of NEC3 contracts (Options A, B and

C)

Management of change control, compensation events and risk

Review and interpretation of complex contract programmes

Support preparation of delay and disruption programmes

Procurement & Supply Chain

Subcontract procurement including tender analysis and negotiation

Preparation of procurement programmes and strategy input

Ongoing subcontract performance monitoring and cost control

Project & Stakeholder Management

Monitor subcontract activities and respond to commercial risks

Manage commercial interface with client and key stakeholders

Present commercial performance to regional and senior leadership

Ensure compliance with internal governance and commercial procedures

What We're Looking For

Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering

Strong working knowledge of NEC3 (Options A, B &

C)

Experience delivering works within regulated or major infrastructure environments

Ability to produce and present detailed cost plans and CVRs

Experience managing or mentoring junior commercial staff

Confident client-facing and commercially astute

Qualifications

Degree / HND / HNC in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

RICS membership (or working towards) desirable

Valid CSCS card

Full UK driving licence

Skills & Attributes

Strong commercial awareness and contract law understanding

Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills

Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines

Proficient in Microsoft Office and commercial management systems

Proactive, self-motivated and comfortable working in a structured, compliance-driven environment

What's On Offer

Long-term role on one of the UK's largest nuclear infrastructure projects

Competitive Salary (£65,000 - £75,000)
Competitive salary and benefits package

Strong project pipeline and job security

Opportunity to operate at senior level within a major programme environment