Overview
Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Port Talbot (SA13) | Department: Project Invictus – Commercial Team | Contract: Fixed term until March 2028 | Closing Date: Sunday 26th October 2025 | Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Join Tata Steel UK as a Senior Quantity Surveyor and play a vital role in managing the commercial and contractual aspects of Project Invictus, a major transformation project in steelmaking. This role offers the opportunity to balance cost, risk, and value across complex infrastructure and construction packages that will shape operations for decades to come.
What you will do
* Lead the commercial and contractual management of large-scale construction and civil engineering workstreams within Project Invictus.
* Prepare, monitor, and report on project budgets, forecasts, and cost plans to ensure value for money.
* Oversee subcontract procurement and management from tender through to final account.
* Assess and negotiate variations, compensation events, and change orders under NEC and FIDIC contracts.
* Support claims preparation, project close-out, and commercial risk management.
* Collaborate closely with project engineers, planners, and delivery teams to maintain alignment between commercial and technical objectives.
* Mentor and support junior team members, contributing to a strong, high-performing commercial culture.
What you will need
* A degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
* Chartered status (RICS/CIOB) or working towards this is preferred.
* Proven experience in managing the commercial aspects of major civils or heavy engineering projects.
* Strong knowledge of NEC3/4, FIDIC, or JCT contracts.
* Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and analytical skills.
* A proactive mindset and a drive to deliver outcomes that balance value, compliance, and innovation.
For a full job description or informal discussion, please contact: Jon.Taylor@tatasteeleurope.com
What we can offer you
* A market competitive salary
* 35 days holidays per annum
* Annual Pay Review
* Bonus Scheme – subject to business performance
* Ongoing Tata Steel training, recognized within the industry
* Defined contribution pension scheme (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)
* Extensive lifestyle benefits including free onsite parking, employee assistance programme, and employee discount scheme for listed companies and local services
Tata Steel UK is committed to sustainability and a carbon-neutral path for 2045. We aim to reduce energy consumption and continuously improve performance as part of our journey.
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