Quantity Surveyor

Frontier Resourcing; Bristol, Aberdeen City, City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking Quantity Surveyors / Cost Managers to support pivotal energy projects. The role involves end-to-end commercial and cost control services, driving value engineering, and mentoring junior professionals. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in energy or renewables and hold a degree in Quantity Surveying. This position offers a competitive package and a supportive, flexible working culture focused on well-being and professional development.

Benefits

Structured career support

Mentoring and professional development

Flexible working culture

Competitive package

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in cost management or quantity surveying within energy or renewable sectors.
• Strong commercial skills, especially within NEC frameworks.
• Self-motivated and capable of managing multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle cost management across project lifecycles.
• Administer NEC contracts and oversee valuations and change control.
• Provide robust forecasting and monitoring of cost performance.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying

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 UK's energy transition strategy.

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 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 management or quantity surveying within energy, renewables, hydrogen, carbon capture, or natural resources sectors.

• Degree or HNC qualification in Quantity Surveying or a closely related discipline.

• Strong commercial and contract management skills, especially within NEC frameworks.

• Track record in consultancy environments or client-facing roles, capable of steering project success.

• Self‑motivated, proactive, and adept at managing multiple stakeholders in dynamic delivery settings.

What’s On Offer

• A front-line role in high-impact energy and natural resource programmes, contributing directly to net‑zero ambitions.

• Structured career support, including mentoring and professional development pathways in cost management.

• A supportive, flexible working culture focused on inclusion, and maintaining a healthy work–life balance.

• A competitive package with hybrid working and long‑term progression opportunities.