Quantity Surveyor

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Stone; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave buy/sell

Pension plan

Private healthcare

Health screening

Parental leave

Life insurance

Wellness program

Assistance program

Rewards program

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to oversee cost management for building and civil engineering projects in the UK. You will handle tender costing, risk management, procurement strategy, and contractor payments as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a degree in Quantity Surveying or related field, with proven experience in large-scale projects. Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills are essential, along with knowledge of contract law and various

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, preferably within large-scale industrial or infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and quantity surveying software.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Membership of a professional body (e.g., RICS, CIOB) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse costing for tenders and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the client.
• Perform risk, value management, and cost control during the project lifecycle.
• Identify, analyse, and develop responses to commercial risks and advise on our procurement strategy.
• Allocate work to subcontractors, value completed work and manage payments.
• Provide advice on contractual claims, analyse outcomes and write detailed progress reports.
• Maintain awareness of the different building contracts in current use.
• Understand the implications of health and safety regulations.

Skills

Cost management

Contract law

Budgeting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

MS Office

QS software

Job description

As Quantity Surveyor at Hitachi Energy you are part of a team of catalysts for a sustainable future. The demand for energy sector infrastructure is rapidly increasing, we are looking to add a member to our team that is fully focussed on managing all costs relating to building and civil engineering projects, from initial calculations to final accounts.

Please note we are unable to provide visa support for this position.

How you'll make an impact

• Prepare and analyse costing for tenders and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the client.
• Perform risk, value management, and cost control during the project lifecycle.
• Identify, analyse, and develop responses to commercial risks and advise on our procurement strategy.
• Allocate work to subcontractors, value completed work and manage payments.
• Provide advice on contractual claims, analyse outcomes and write detailed progress reports.
• Maintain awareness of the different building contracts in current use.
• Understand the implications of health and safety regulations.

Your background

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
  Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, preferably within large-scale industrial or infrastructure projects.
• Proven knowledge of construction costs, procurement, and contract law.
• Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., MS Office Suite, quantity surveying software).
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Membership of a professional body (e.g., RICS, CIOB) is desirable.

More about us

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

Our benefits offering for our roles generally includes:

• Generous annual leave plus public holidays with the ability to buying & selling leave days
• Enhanced pension plan with competitive employer contributions
• Private healthcare for our employees
• Health screening program and Dental Plan
• Maternity, paternity, parental leave
• Critical illness plan, Life insurance and income protection
• Fitness & health benefits (access to gyms, studios, on-demand exercise classes and library of wellness apps)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Performance-based rewards and recognition

The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location, and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations and some flexible benefits may require employee contribution.

We operate in a hybrid work environment and work on updating our people lead flexible benefits on a regular basis.

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.