This is a key role within a growing energy programme, offering the opportunity to take ownership of complex infrastructure packages and play a central part in the commercial success of high-value UK projects.
The Opportunity
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of power transmission, substation, and associated utilities projects, ensuring robust cost control, contractual compliance, and effective change management throughout the project lifecycle.
Working closely with project teams and senior stakeholders, you will provide commercial leadership across multiple workstreams, helping to drive successful delivery of critical energy infrastructure.
This is a hybrid role with 2 days per week on site in Chesterfield, offering flexibility alongside strong project exposure.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the commercial management of power and energy infrastructure projects
Administer and manage contracts under NEC (Option C experience desirable)
Manage the full lifecycle of Compensation Events and change control processes
Maintain accurate control of Defined Cost, budgets, and cost forecasting
Prepare and review detailed commercial reports and financial updates
Manage subcontractor procurement, accounts, and valuations
Support risk management and identification of commercial opportunities
Provide clear commercial advice to project teams and senior stakeholders
Ensure compliance with NEC processes and client commercial requirements
Support negotiation and resolution of contractual matters as required
About You
Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in the power, utilities, or infrastructure sector
Strong knowledge of NEC contracts (essential)
Experience with NEC Option C target cost contracts highly desirable
Strong understanding of cost control, forecasting, and change management
Demonstrable experience managing complex infrastructure projects
Excellent commercial awareness and analytical capability
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced project environments
What's on Offer
Opportunity to work on major UK power and energy infrastructure projects
Exposure to complex substation and transmission programmes
Strong pipeline of long-term project work
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Clear career progression opportunities
Hybrid working - 2 days per week on site in Chesterfield
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong NEC experience to take a leading role in delivering essential UK energy infrastructure projects. If you're looking to develop your career within a high-growth and technically challenging sector, we would be keen to hear from you.
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Contact: Hayley Woodruff on (phone number removed) / Jonathan Kirby on (phone number removed)
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Salary description
£65000.00 - £75000.00 per year