Quantity Surveyor

Sizewell C Limited; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous leave

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Sizewell C Limited, in collaboration with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to deliver commercial governance across a £200m annual spend on the Sizewell C project. You will support the ASTOC Commercial Lead and Senior Quantity Surveyor in contract administration, reporting, and audit readiness.

You will manage PSCs, maintain records, handle CRFs, assist with IR35, and work within SAP and Unifier to ensure robust controls.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial management and contract administration.
• Knowledge of governance, compliance and audit requirements.
• Understanding of delegated authority frameworks and approvals.
• Experience with financial controls and reporting processes.
• Experience in a quantity surveying or similar commercial role.
• Experience supporting contract administration and governance activities.
• Experience in large-scale projects, infrastructure, utilities or construction.
• Proficient with Excel and MS Office.
• Experience with SAP and Unifier ERP/workflow systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyse information and identify risks.

Responsibilities

• Managing and administering Professional Services Contracts (PSCs) and related activities.
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and documentation.
• Supporting governance and delegated authority controls.
• Coordinating contract requests forms and approvals.
• Assisting with IR35 compliance and related insurance activities.
• Administering commercial workflows in SAP and Unifier.
• Producing governance reports and commercial performance metrics.
• Supporting internal and external audits and maintaining audit trails.
• Collaborating with Commercial, Finance, Delivery and Functional teams.
• Identifying process improvements and efficiency gains.

Skills

Commercial management

Governance & audit

Delegated authority

Financial controls

Quantity Surveyor experience

Contract administration

Large-scale projects

Excel

SAP & Unifier

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Independent work

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS/CICES membership

Tools

ERP systems

Workflow systems

Job description

Quantity Surveyor Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C

As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years.This role will be within theCWA Wide Section.

What will you do?

The Quantity Surveyor will deliver comprehensive commercial administration and governance support across the ASTOC portfolio, managing approximately £200m per year of staff and professional services expenditure. The successful candidate will provide critical commercial, contract administration, and governance support to the ASTOC Commercial Lead and Managing/Senior Quantity Surveyor, ensuring robust financial controls and audit readiness across a complex services environment.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and administering Professional Services Contracts (PSCs), including contract mobilizations, amendments, extensions, and close-out activities
• Maintaining accurate commercial records, documentation, and contractual information in accordance with governance requirements
• Supporting compliance with delegated authority frameworks, commercial procedures, and governance controls
• Coordinating Contract Request Forms (CRFs), approvals, and delegated authority processes
• Assisting with IR35 compliance assessments and associated insurance activities
• Administering commercial workflows within SAP and Unifier systems, ensuring data integrity and timely processing
• Producing governance reports, management information, and commercial performance metrics
• Supporting internal and external audit requirements and maintaining audit trails
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships with Commercial, Finance, Delivery, and Functional teams
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and enhanced operational efficiency

What are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in commercial management and contract administration, combined with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. You will be capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously, demonstrating a proactive approach to governance compliance and risk management.

Essential Knowledge and Experience:

• Understanding of commercial management principles and contract administration
• Knowledge of governance, compliance, and audit requirements within major project environments
• Awareness of delegated authority frameworks and approval processes
• Understanding of financial controls and commercial reporting processes
• Experience in a Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Administrator, or similar commercial role
• Experience supporting contract administration and commercial governance activities
• Experience operating within large-scale project, infrastructure, utilities, or construction environments
• Competence in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Experience with ERP and workflow systems, such as SAP and Unifier
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to analyse information and identify inconsistencies or risks
• Proven ability to work independently whilst contributing effectively within a team environment

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree qualification or studying towards a qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Business Management, or related discipline
• Working towards or holding membership of a relevant professional body (eg, RICS, CICES, or equivalent)
• Familiarity with IR35 compliance requirements
• Experience within a major program or alliance environment
• Experience with professional services contracts and staff augmentation arrangements
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and professional services frameworks

What we will offer you?

The CWA is a single delivery organisation made of up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O\'Rourke - which offer industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme and other flexible benefits.

About Us

The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds — especially those from under‑represented communities. Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity.

By joining us, you’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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