Senior Quantity Surveyor – Nuclear Decommissioning
Location: Cumbria, UK – Nuclear Sector
Salary: £65,000 to £80,000 + £6,000 travel allowance + Benefits | UK Nationals Only
An exceptional opportunity to join a leading specialist consultancy for the UK's nuclear decommissioning programmes. The role is based at the client’s offices in Cumbria and involves a central commercial role on complex, long‑duration programmes critical to the UK’s nuclear legacy management strategy.
The Role
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will provide comprehensive commercial management services to major nuclear decommissioning clients across the North West. Responsibilities include cost management, contract administration, and commercial reporting on high‑value, technically complex projects, working closely with project teams, contractors, and regulatory stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Full lifecycle commercial management on nuclear decommissioning and infrastructure projects
* Contract administration under NEC, FIDIC, or ICE forms of contract
* Preparation and management of cost plans, valuations, variations, and final accounts
* Risk management, change control, and early warning processes
* Engagement with nuclear regulators and compliance frameworks
* Reporting to senior stakeholders and clients on commercial performance
* Supporting dispute resolution and contractual claims management
* Providing mentoring and guidance to more junior commercial staff
Candidate Requirements
* Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related field (MRICS qualification preferred or equivalent experience)
* Substantial experience in the nuclear, nuclear decommissioning, or regulated infrastructure sector
* Strong working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4, FIDIC, or ICE contract suites
* Experience managing high‑value, complex, multi‑year programmes
* Ability to engage effectively with senior clients, contractors, and regulators
* Must be a UK National with the ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC level)
* Willingness to work at the client’s offices in Cumbria 2–3 days a week (expensed)
Benefits
* Starting salary of £65,000 to £80,000
* £6,000 travel allowance
* 25 days leave + bank holidays
* Private healthcare
* Private pension contributions
* Paid professional fees
* Discretionary bonus paid twice a year
* Travel and accommodation costs covered for all travel
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