Quantity Surveyor

Resourcing Group; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking experienced Quantity Surveyors / Cost Managers for pivotal energy projects in the UK. The role involves end-to-end cost management, contract administration, and ensuring financial performance. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience with NEC contracts and strong analytical skills. This hybrid position requires working three days on-site with clients, contributing to crucial projects supporting the UK's energy transition strategy.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in cost management on energy projects.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4 preferred).
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle cost management across project lifecycles.
• Administer NEC contracts, overseeing valuations and change control.
• Provide robust forecasting and reporting of cost performance.
• Drive value engineering and cost optimization strategies.
• Establish strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior cost professionals and improve management practices.

Skills

Cost management

Contract negotiation

Value engineering

Financial reporting

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking Quantity Surveyors / Cost Managers to support our clients pivotal energy projects. This role is instrumental in delivering end-to-end commercial and cost control services for transformational projects that support the fórum UK's energy transition strategy.

Projects can be either Nuclear, Carbon, Renewable Energy, Power, Net Zero or Transmission & Distribution. All positions are working on a hybrid basis (3 days a week client site).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle cost management across project lifecycles—from tendering and procurement through to contract negotiation, cost control, and final account settlement.

• Administer NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4 preferred), overseeing valuations, change control, and cost variance coordination.

• Provide robust forecasting, monitoring, and reporting of cost performance; ensure accurate and timely financial insights.

• Drive value engineering and cost optimisation strategies in alignment with project and client needs.

• Establish and brackets maintain strong relationships with client teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders to deliver high‑quality outcomes.

• Mentor and guide junior cost professionals, while contributing to continuous improvement of cost management practices.

What You'll Bring

• Extensive experience in cost manage…