Quantity Surveyor

Resourcing Group; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in energy is seeking experienced Quantity Surveyors / Cost Managers to support pivotal projects that aid the UK's energy transition strategy. The role involves leading cost management across projects, administering NEC contracts, and providing financial insights. Candidates should have a strong background in cost management within energy sectors. The position is hybrid, requiring presence on-site three days a week.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in cost management within energy projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4 preferred).
• Ability to provide accurate forecasting and financial insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management across project lifecycles, from tendering to contract negotiation.
• Administer NEC contracts, manage valuations and cost variances.
• Provide robust cost performance reporting and financial insights.
• Drive value engineering and cost optimisation.
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Mentor junior cost professionals and improve cost management practices.

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…