Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready to take the lead on one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure projects? Join the Geotechnical Sub-Alliance (GSA) at Sizewell C – a landmark nuclear power station project shaping the future of sustainable energy.
Bachy Soletanche are currently recruiting for a Managing Quantity Surveyor, to join their Ipswich and Leiston based team on one of the most significant infrastructure projects in the UK.
Working as part of our Projects division and as part of our collaborative alliance, you’ll manage commercial operations for complex civil engineering works, including advanced techniques like piling, diaphragm walling, soil mixing, and grouting. This is a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and lead a high-performing team delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality results.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead all cost management activities across major projects or multiple smaller ones.
2. Oversee procurement, tender evaluations, and risk management strategies.
3. Prepare and monitor budgets, target costs, and delay/disruption programmes.
4. Manage stakeholder relationships and provide commercial leadership.
5. Lead, mentor and develop commercial team members, supporting their professional growth.
6. Drive digital innovation and performance benchmarking.
What We’re Looking For
7. Essential:BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent membership of RICS, ICES, or CIOB.
8. Proven leadership experience managing commercial teams on large-scale projects.
9. Strong communication, negotiation, and strategic planning skills.
10. Excellent Project Management skills.
11. Ability to identify risks, opportunities, and deliver value for money.
It would be a bonus if you have:
12. Previous experience or exposure to NEC Contracts.
13. Piling/Civils experience.
Pourquoi nous rejoindre ?
When you join the world’s largest specialist geotechnical contractor, you’re part of an international community of over 10,000 experts, based in 31 countries around the world. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to prestigious, ground-breaking projects, using the very latest tools and technology to solve complex problems, constantly learn new skills and take your career in any direction.
Benefits
As well as being part of a landmark project and working in a collaborative alliance environment, we offer:
14. Discretionary annual bonus (based on personal/project performance)
15. Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (min. 5% company contribution)
16. Company Car or Car Allowance
17. Enhanced Sick Pay (after probation)
18. Income Protection, Private Medical Insurance and Life Assurance
19. Employee Assistance Programme
20. 25-days annual leave + Bank Holidays per year (increasing with service)
21. Option to purchase additional annual leave
22. Paid annual professional memberships
23. Volunteering days
24. Professional growth and development
Bachy Soletanche is committed to equal opportunities in employment with the aim of ensuring that everyone who applies to work for us receives fair treatment. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief and pregnancy/maternity.
Entité
Bachy Soletanche is a worldwide, leading specialist in modern geotechnics and foundation engineering. We bring our experience, innovation, and expertise together to deliver the highest quality ground engineering solutions. Whether you are seeking a small-scale sub-contractor or a major joint venture partner, we operate at every level and can offer as much support as you need to deliver your programme. We believe that successful outcomes are based on collaboration, mutual respect and well-resourced teamwork. Our designs and advice are based on reliable evidence and relevant experience. Our designers, engineers, project managers and workforce all work together to protect your best interests. Depending on the scale of your project, you will receive the specialist guidance of either our Core Business or Major Projects team to ensure we offer the most tailored approach to your scheme. We listen, we question, we challenge, and we deliver.