Quantity Surveyor

Civil Works Alliance; Nacton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading salaries

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Civil Works Alliance seeks a Quantity Surveyor to support the Sizewell C project, delivering robust commercial governance and contract administration across a major programme. You will manage PSCs, maintain records, and ensure financial controls while coordinating with Commercial, Finance, Delivery and Functional teams.

Strong Excel, SAP, and Unifier experience is essential. The role requires the ability to handle multiple priorities, work independently, and contribute to audit readiness in a

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial management and contract administration.
• Familiarity with governance, compliance, and audit requirements.
• Understanding of delegated authority frameworks and approvals.
• Experience with financial controls and reporting in major projects.
• Background as Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Administrator, or similar role.
• Experience with large-scale infrastructure environments and ERP/workflow systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver commercial administration and governance support for ASTOC portfolio.
• Manage PSCs including Mobilizations, amendments, extensions, and close-outs.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and contractual information.
• Support delegated authority frameworks and governance controls.
• Coordinate CRFs and approvals within delegated processes.
• Assist with IR35 compliance and related insurance activities
• Administer commercial workflows in SAP and Unifier, ensuring data integrity
• Produce governance reports, MI, and performance metrics
• Support audits and maintain audit trails
• Build strong relationships with Commercial, Finance, Delivery and Functional teams
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency

Skills

Commercial management

Contract administration

Governance & audit

Excel

SAP

Unifier

Stakeholder management

Independent working

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Professional body membership (RICS/CICES)

Tools

Excel

SAP

Unifier

Job description

Help Shape the UK’s Energy Future

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?

• 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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