Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Nuclear Division based in Cockermouth, Cumbria. This is an urgent hire for a commercially astute QS with strong construction knowledge who is confident navigating contracts, commercial procedures and client negotiations within a specialist, highly regulated environment. This role would suit someone with solid post-education industry experience who is comfortable working independently, managing commercial processes, and driving value through contractual understanding rather than technical fire-sector expertise. Key responsibilities * Managing valuations, cost reporting and commercial forecasting * Preparing and handling compensation events and early warning notices * Reviewing, interpreting and working proactively with contracts to protect commercial position * Scenario planning and commercial risk management * Working within established commercial systems and procedures (CEMAR experience beneficial) * Liaising with project stakeholders, including clients who may challenge positions commercially Candidate requirements * Typically 8 to 10+ years’ experience post-education in Quantity Surveying or commercial construction roles * Strong construction sector knowledge (nuclear experience beneficial but not essential) * Confident reading, interpreting ...