Quantity Surveyor

Position: Quantity Surveyor (Permanent)
Job Title:

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Senior QS)

Location:

Cockermouth, CA13 0PN
(Hybrid – On Site / Office / WFH)

Employment Type:

Permanent
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 (DOE)

Start Date:

Immediate start preferred

The Opportunity

A well-established engineering and infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team on a permanent basis.

The role will support infrastructure and decommissioning works associated with Sellafield, operating within a highly regulated environment.

Projects are typically valued between £2m–£3m, forming part of a department with an annual turnover of approximately £10m.

This is a hybrid position, combining on-site presence, office-based work in Cockermouth, and some working from home.

Key Responsibilities

* Full commercial management of infrastructure projects (£2m–£3m value)

* Cost planning, forecasting, and financial reporting

* Subcontractor procurement, management, and valuation

* Variations management and change control

* Contract administration and commercial risk management

* Client liaison and commercial negotiations

* Preparation and agreement of interim valuations and final accounts

* Working within CEMAR contract management software

* Supporting project delivery within a regulated and safety-critical environment

Requirements

* Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor (Senior level preferred)

* Proven experience on large infrastructure projects

* Strong understanding of contract administration and commercial processes

* Experience using CEMAR software

* Experience in regulated or decommissioning environments advantageous

* M&E knowledge desirable

* Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills

* Full UK driving licence

Ideally located within approximately one hour of Cockermouth, although this is not essential for the right candidate.

Package

* Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 DOE

* Company car or car allowance

* Permanent position with long-term project pipeline

* Hybrid working arrangement

* Opportunity to work on technically complex infrastructure works