Are you an experienced Commercial Manager with a background in the utilities or electrical sector? Do you thrive on managing risk, driving pre-contract excellence, and influencing high-value infrastructure projects? If so, this could be your next step.
About the Role
My client is a forward-thinking power engineering services provider working on major infrastructure developments across the UK. From embedded generation to battery storage and hydrogen-based energy solutions, they support a diverse client base including DNOs, the NHS, airports, and private commercial operations.
They are now looking for a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor to take a lead role in pre-construction activities, ensuring commercial and contractual rigour across project bids, feasibility studies, and early-stage cost planning.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the preparation of tender and contract documentation for civil and electrical engineering works
* Manage monthly and quarterly cost analysis, bills of quantities, and client requirement definitions alongside project and design teams
* Provide high-level commercial guidance to pre-contract teams, ensuring cost plans and budgets are robust and consistent
* Oversee contract selection, administration, and variation control
* Work collaboratively with delivery teams to ensure accurate project scoping and documentation
* Forecast and manage project spend under NEC professional services contracts
* Guide internal stakeholders through commercial gateways and risk assessments
* Evaluate supply chain tenders and contribute to procurement strategies
* Continuously improve commercial processes to align with business goals
* Manage a team of Estimators and/or Junior Quantity Surveyors
* Ensure adherence to internal control measures, health and safety, and customer service standards
About You
You will bring a combination of strong analytical skills, contractual expertise, and utility-sector experience, ideally with a background in NEC4 and ECC contracts.
* Essential experience working within NEC 4 PFC and ECC contracts
* Utility or electrical quantity surveying experience
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to analyse tender documentation and highlight risks or ambiguities
* Proven track record managing high-value, multi-disciplinary projects
* Experience with framework contracts
* Degree in Quantity Surveying or Engineering (minimum five years post-graduate experience)
* RICS chartered status preferable (or working towards equivalent professional qualification)
What’s on Offer
In return, my client offers a supportive and inclusive environment along with a comprehensive reward and benefits package:
* Annual bonus scheme
* Company car or car allowance
* 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
* Private healthcare
* Access to an employee rewards portal offering discounts on well-known brands
* Market-leading contributory pension scheme
* Employee assistance programme
* Ongoing professional development through a dedicated learning and development function
If you're ready to play a key role in delivering vital infrastructure projects for a business driving the UK's net-zero transition, apply today.