Quantity Surveyor

Mitie; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible lifestyle benefits

Salary Finance benefits

Choices platform

MiDeals discounts

Cycle-to-work

Life cover

Enhanced pension contributions

Mitie Matching Share Plan

Job summary

Mitie Power & Grid is seeking a passionate Quantity Surveyor to join our Major Projects team and help deliver high‑value UK infrastructure. You will work with Project Managers, Engineers and supply chain to manage costs, contracts and change control in a collaborative, hybrid environment.

This role offers exposure to HV substations, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), grid connections and civil works, with opportunities to progress into Senior Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Management roles

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or similar in construction, engineering, utilities or energy sectors.
• Strong commercial awareness and cost management principles.
• Experience supporting subcontractor management and procurement activities.
• Knowledge of NEC, JCT, FIDIC or similar contracts.
• Experience in infrastructure, utilities, renewable energy or civil projects.
• Knowledge of HV electrical infrastructure, substations or BESS is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial management of major infrastructure projects and work packages.
• Prepare and update cost reports, forecasts and cost plans.
• Assist in CVRs and cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor project costs and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Support final accounts and client applications for payment.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Willingness to travel

Education

Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management/Engineering qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The UK's transition to a cleaner, more resilient energy network is driving unprecedented investment in electricity infrastructure. At Mitie Power & Grid, we're delivering major projects that will help power the future of the UK, including grid connections, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, cable infrastructure and network reinforcement works.

We're looking for a motivated Quantity Surveyor to join our growing Major Projects team and support the successful delivery of high-value infrastructure projects across the UK. Whether your experience comes from power, utilities, civil engineering, rail, highways, water, M&E or the wider construction sector, this is an exciting opportunity to develop your commercial career in a business operating at the forefront of the energy transition. Working within a hybrid environment, you'll be part of a collaborative team supporting project delivery from pre-construction through to final account, gaining exposure to complex projects, experienced commercial professionals and major UK infrastructure programmes.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial management of major projects throughout their lifecycle, helping to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and profitably. You will work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Planners, clients and supply chain partners to manage costs, administer contracts, support change management and maintain strong commercial controls.The role offers an excellent opportunity to develop within a growing business and build a long-term career within the Power & Grid sector.

Main Duties

Commercial Management

• Support the commercial management of major infrastructure projects and work packages.
• Prepare and update project cost reports, forecasts and cost plans.
• Assist in the production of Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor project costs and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Support the delivery of project margin and cash collection targets.

Contract Administration

• Assist with the administration of NEC, JCT, FIDIC and other forms of contract.
• Support change management processes including compensation events, variations and change control.
• Prepare contractual correspondence and notices where required.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of client applications for payment.
• Support the preparation and agreement of final accounts.

Supply Chain Management

• Support subcontractor procurement activities including tender enquiries and evaluations.
• Assist with the preparation and administration of subcontract agreements.
• Measure and value subcontract works.
• Review subcontractor applications, variations and final accounts.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.

Project Delivery Support

• Work closely with operational teams to ensure robust commercial controls are maintained.
• Attend project review meetings, site meetings and client meetings.
• Assist in maintaining project records to support contractual entitlement.
• Contribute to risk management and commercial performance reviews.
• Support compliance with company governance and commercial procedures.

What we are looking for

• Experience in a Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Quantity Surveyor or similar commercial role within construction, engineering, infrastructure, utilities or energy sectors.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of cost management principles.
• Experience supporting subcontractor management and procurement activities.
• Good contractual awareness and understanding of standard forms of contract.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel to project locations as required.
• Experience working under NEC, JCT, FIDIC or similar forms of contract.
• Experience within infrastructure, utilities, renewable energy, power or civil engineering projects.
• Knowledge of High Voltage (HV) electrical infrastructure, substations, cable installation or battery energy storage systems (BESS).
• Working towards or holding professional membership with RICS, CIOB, ICES, CICES or another relevant professional institution.
• Relevant Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction or Engineering qualification.
• A Growing Industry with Long-Term Opportunities
• The energy sector is one of the UK's fastest-growing infrastructure markets, with significant investment planned for decades to come.
• Joining Mitie Power & Grid provides the opportunity to develop your career within a sector that is critical to the UK's future and offers excellent long-term prospects.
• Exciting Major Projects: you'll gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects including: High Voltage substations, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Grid connection projects, Distribution and transmission infrastructure, Underground cable installations, Major civil engineering works
• Career Development: we are committed to investing in our people and supporting career progression through mentoring, professional development and opportunities to advance into Senior Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Management roles.
• Flexible Working: we support a hybrid working model that balances collaboration, project delivery and personal flexibility.
• Collaborative Culture: you'll work alongside experienced commercial and operational professionals in a supportive environment focused on learning, continuous improvement and shared success.

Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.

We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.

When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!

We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme.

Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).

We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!

Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.

Since 1987, Mitie’s 84,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.