Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location:

Selby, North Yorkshire

Salary:
Excellent Salary & Comprehensive Benefits Package

A leading international engineering and infrastructure contractor is seeking a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing Energy division, supporting the delivery of a flagship National Grid transmission project in Yorkshire.

This is an opportunity to join a business renowned for delivering complex engineering projects across the UK and internationally. With industry-leading in-house engineering expertise, a self‑delivery model and a culture built around innovation, collaboration and long‑term investment, the company is helping to build the infrastructure that will support the UK's transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

With a strong pipeline of secured work, long‑term framework agreements and an impressive reputation across the utilities, transport and energy sectors, there has never been a better time to join.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll become a key member of a high‑performing commercial team, taking ownership of the commercial management of a major EPC infrastructure project from delivery through to final account.

Working closely with operational teams, clients and the wider commercial function, you’ll ensure robust financial control, maximise project profitability and help drive commercial excellence throughout the project lifecycle.

• Lead the commercial management of a major infrastructure project
• Ensure compliance with company commercial procedures and governance
• Prepare and manage applications for payment and client valuations
• Produce accurate cost reporting and commercial forecasts
• Manage subcontract procurement, administration and final accounts
• Administer NEC contracts, including change control and compensation events
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities, driving value engineering where appropriate
• Monitor project costs, budgets and financial performance
• Ensure accurate cost allocation, measurement and commercial records
• Support project reviews and contribute to the successful commercial delivery of the scheme

We’re looking for someone who combines strong commercial awareness with excellent relationship‑building skills and enjoys working in a collaborative project environment.

• HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, or an ambitious Quantity Surveyor ready to take the next step
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts
• Previous experience within civil engineering, utilities, energy or major infrastructure projects
• RICS or ICES membership (or actively working towards Chartership)
• Excellent commercial, negotiation and stakeholder management skills

• Excellent basic salary
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Annual salary reviews
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy additional annual leave (increasing with service)
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance and private health screening
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Structured training and clear career progression opportunities
• Flexible benefits package including retail discounts, gym memberships and Cycle to Work scheme

This is far more than another Quantity Surveying role. You’ll be working on a nationally significant project that will help strengthen the UK's electricity network for decades to come, while developing your career with one of the industry's most respected infrastructure contractors.

If you’re looking for stability, exciting projects, genuine career progression and the chance to make a lasting impact on the UK's energy future, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion to find out more.

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