Quantity Surveyor

Mitie Group plc.; Olney; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Mitie Group plc is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial management of major infrastructure projects across the UK, within our Major Projects team. You will work with Project Managers, engineers and the supply chain to maximise profitability and drive commercial success.

The role covers contract administration under NEC/JCT/FIDIC forms, cost reporting, risk management and final accounts, with a hybrid working model and travel to site locations as required.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial and contractual awareness required.
• Experience negotiating contracts and managing stakeholders.
• Proven ability to forecast costs and manage budgets.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior commercial team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of major projects across the project lifecycle.
• Administer NEC/JCT/FIDIC contracts and manage variations.
• Prepare cost reports, CVRs, and cash flow forecasts.
• Support project delivery and drive profitability across supply chain.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Financial forecasting

Team leadership

Driving licence

Willingness to travel

Tools

NEC/JCT/FIDIC contracts

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Major Projects team and play a leading commercial role across a portfolio of high-value infrastructure projects throughout the UK.

Whether your experience comes from power, utilities, rail, water, highways, civil engineering, M&E, building services or wider construction sectors, this is an opportunity to develop your career within a resilient, growing industry that offers significant long-term opportunities.

Working within a hybrid environment, you will collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, Planners, clients and supply chain partners to ensure successful commercial outcomes while supporting the continued growth of the business.

Main Duties

The Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of major infrastructure projects from award through to final account.

You will act as a key commercial leader within the project team, ensuring commercial risks are effectively managed, contractual entitlements are protected and opportunities are maximised throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Management

• Lead the commercial management of major projects or project workstreams.
• Maintain robust commercial controls throughout project delivery.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts and cost reports.
• Produce accurate Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and cash flow forecasts.
• Support project teams in maximising commercial performance and profitability.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.

Contract Administration

• Administer contracts in accordance with NEC, JCT, FIDIC and other standard forms of contract.
• Manage change control, compensation events, variations and contractual notices.
• Prepare, submit and negotiate applications for payment.
• Support the resolution of commercial and contractual issues.
• Prepare and negotiate final accounts with clients and supply chain partners.

Supply Chain Management

• Support procurement activities and subcontract package management.
• Prepare and negotiate subcontract agreements.
• Assess subcontractor applications and valuations.
• Manage subcontractor accounts through to final account settlement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across the supply chain.

Project Delivery Support

• Work closely with operational teams to support successful project delivery.
• Provide commercial guidance to Project Managers and delivery teams.
• Contribute to project reviews, risk workshops and client meetings.
• Ensure commercial governance and compliance requirements are met.

Leadership and Development

• Support and mentor junior commercial team members.
• Share best practice across the commercial function.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of commercial processes and standards.

Help deliver major infrastructure projects that will shape the future of the UK's energy network and support the nation's net-zero ambitions.

Career Development

Join a rapidly growing business with opportunities to progress into Commercial Manager and Senior Commercial Leadership roles.

Diverse Major Projects

• Grid infrastructure and reinforcement works
• High Voltage substations
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Cable infrastructure projects
• Renewable energy connections
• Major civil engineering works

Flexible Working

Benefit from a hybrid working model that supports collaboration, project delivery and work-life balance.

Supportive Culture

Join a team that values professionalism, accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Experience

Experience in a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor role within construction, engineering, infrastructure, utilities or energy sectors.

• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts, change control and final accounts.
• Experience working under NEC, JCT, FIDIC or similar contract forms.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong financial reporting and forecasting capability.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel to project locations as required.

Desirable

• Experience within power, utilities, renewable energy, transmission, distribution, BESS or substation projects.
• Knowledge of High Voltage (HV) electrical infrastructure and associated civil engineering works.
• Professional membership of RICS, CIOB, ICES, CICES or other relevant professional institution.
• Relevant Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction or Engineering qualification.

Thinks commercially and strategically.

• Enjoys solving complex contractual and commercial challenges.
• Builds trusted relationships with clients, colleagues and supply chain partners.
• Takes ownership and accountability for outcomes.
• Thrives in a fast-paced project environment.
• Wants to build a long-term career in one of the UK's most important and fastest-growing infrastructure sectors.