Senior Quantity Surveyor

• Salary: £44,290 + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
• Division: UKFE
  - Commercial
• Site
  
  Location:
  
  West Burton, Nottinghamshire
• Department: UKFE
  - Commercial and Supply Chain

The UK Government has established UK Fusion Energy (UKFE) Ltd , a subsidiary of UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), to lead the charge in delivering fusion energy through design and delivery of the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) prototype fusion plant. UKFE is establishing itself, setting up the company, attracting talent, engaging with industry, developing a supply chain, and planning and constructing of the STEP prototype.

Fusion energy, crucial for combating climate change and ensuring energy independence, is expected to be commercially viable by mid‑century. The UK, led by UKFE, aims for a prototype fusion plant, targeting first operations around 2040. UK Fusion Energy Ltd will lead delivery, collaborating with industrial partners and building a fusion supply chain with an estimated global sector value of £7tn per year.

Join UKIFS and the STEP programme to be involved in this ground breaking journey.

As an employee of UKFE, you will benefit from:

• Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme,details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
• Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
• Flexible working options including family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment.
• Employee Assistance Programmeand trained Mental Health First Aiders,
• Generous annual leaveallowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays
• A vibrantculturecommitted to being fully inclusive

The salary for this role is £44,290 + excellent benefits including outstanding pension.

This position is to be based at West Burton, Nottinghamshire and onsite working is expected for 3 days each week.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor is a senior cost and commercial professional responsible for the financial management, cost control, and commercial assurance of complex construction and infrastructure contracts within one or more Integrated Project Teams (IPTs).

Operating with a level of autonomy, the role provides expert quantity surveying advice across the full project lifecycle from cost planning and procurement through to final account agreement. The post holder ensures robust cost governance, accurate measurement and valuation, effective change control, and proactive commercial risk management, in line with RICS professional standards, organisational governance, and regulatory requirements (including PA23 where applicable).

Accountability 1:

Cost Management & Commercial Control

With respect to high value and high complexity contracts and package orders:

• Lead the cost management of major construction and infrastructure contracts, ensuring accurate forecasting, budgetary control, and cost assurance.
• Prepare, review, and maintain:
  • Cost plans and cost breakdown structures
  • Target costs and pain/gain mechanisms
  • Forecasts, cashflows, and earned value metrics
• Successfully triage Early Warnings, Compensation Events and other commercial claims.
• Provide authoritative advice on commercial and cost impacts of design development, scope change, and programme movement.
• Ensure costs are managed in line with approved budgets, governance thresholds, and delegated authorities.

Accountability 2:

Measurement, Valuation & Change Control

With respect to high value and high complexity contracts and package orders:

• Lead the measurement and valuation of works, including:
  • Interim applications for payment
  • Assessment of defined cost / compensation events
  • Variations, changes, and claims
• Ensure change is properly instructed, valued, negotiated, and recorded in accordance with contractual mechanisms (e.g. NEC).
• Challenge contractor submissions to ensure value for money, robustness, and contractual compliance.
• Agree final accounts and support timely, controlled contract close‑out.

Accountability 3:

Contract & Procurement Support

With respect to high value and high complexity contracts and package orders:

• Support or lead commercial input into…