Our client, a leading provider of welding and coating services for the onshore and offshore energy and infrastructure sectors, are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to work from their Burnley office. The QS will be responsible for shaping and driving the commercial success of the business, delivering robust commercial management across projects operating under NEC3 | NEC4 and similar contract frameworks. This role ensures commercial governance, cost control, contract compliance, and risk mitigation throughout the project lifecycle. Reporting directly to the Project Delivery Manager, the Quanity Survyor will work closely with project and commercial teams to support successful delivery via effective project control leadership, project profitability and sustainable growth. You will also be a key participant in strategic planning and implementation, market analysis, profitability reviews and contract management. The role will also oversee the workload, performance, and development of a Commercial Assistant. The QS will be tasked to lead and manage all commercial activities from project handover and budgeting through to final project results and cash collection, ensuring profitability, compliance, and sustained business growth. This includes overseeing contract management, performance monitoring, and strategic market development. Job Specific Education Required: Desirable: Degree in Finance, Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, Law, or related discipline (or equivalent experience) is desirable but not essential. Work Experience Required: Essential: The employee should have a track record in a relevant commercial role. Solid knowledge of performance reporting and financial/budgeting processes. Combine commercial awareness with a strategic and growth mindset. Be forward-thinking and adaptable to market dynamics.Desirable: Experience with managing NEC contracts Skills & Knowledge Required: Essential: Financially strong Strong experience in commercial or contract management with in-depth knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contract suites. Background in construction, infrastructure, civil engineering, utilities, or related sectors. Sound understanding of contract law, cost management, risk management, and commercial governance. Strong negotiation, analytical, and commercial problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Competent in commercial and project management systems. People are our business worldwide Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables