Senior Quantity Surveyor - Nuclear & Energy Infrastructure
Location: Cumbria (Sellafield - 3 days per week on site)
Salary: Up to £70,000 + car allowance & package
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading infrastructure contractor delivering a complex, long-term programme of work at Sellafield as part of the UK's nuclear decommissioning and waste processing programme.
The Role
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, You will take on a senior commercial role working across a number of complex, multidisciplinary engineering projects. Your responsibilities will span the full project life cycle from procurement and tendering through to subcontractor management and settlement of final accounts.
The position requires regular presence at Sellafield (3 days per week), with flexibility for office or remote working on remaining days.
Key responsibilities include:
End-to-end commercial management of engineering construction work packages
Cost management, forecasting and commercial reporting across complex projects
NEC contract administration, including change control and pricing of compensation events
Preparation of applications for payment and monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs)
Subcontract procurement and management of subcontractor packages
Administration of subcontract accounts through to final account
Maintaining accurate cost forecasts, audits and financial reporting
Stakeholder management across client, supply chain and internal teams
Use of CEMAR and adherence to governance, assurance and audit requirements
Identifying opportunities for value engineering, efficiency and digital/LEAN improvement
Line management, mentoring and development of junior commercial staff
About You
You will be an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a background in engineering construction, energy, utilities or nuclear projects, comfortable working in a regulated environment.
You will ideally have:
BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent experience)
Chartered status (MRICS / MCInstCES / MCIOB) or actively working towards
Strong NEC4 contract experience
Experience on large-scale engineering construction or industrial projects
Previous exposure to nuclear, energy, power generation or utilities environments (desirable)
Strong Excel capability (including formulas and pivot tables)
Experience leading or mentoring junior commercial staff
A proactive, organised and analytical approach
Essential requirements:
Ability to pass BPSS / DBS security clearance
Right to work in the UK
Clean driving licence
CSCS card (Professional Qualified Person)
What's On Offer
The position promises excellent career prospects, a great work life balance and a generous salary & package that includes:
Starting salary of up to £70,000
£4,000 car allowance or company car
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Competitive pension scheme
Private healthcare
Flexible working arrangements where role permits
Long-term, secure workload on nationally significant infrastructure
Clear career progression and continued professional development
If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a new challenge or a Quantity Surveyor ready to step up into a senior role, get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group today on (phone number removed).
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