Quantity Surveyor

Resourcing Group; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking experienced Quantity Surveyors / Cost Managers to deliver pivotal energy projects. The role involves leading cost management throughout project lifecycles, administering NEC contracts, and providing accurate financial insights. Candidates should have extensive experience in cost management within the energy sector, as well as strong interpersonal skills to maintain client relationships. This role offers a hybrid work model, requiring on-site presence three days a week.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in cost management preferably on energy projects.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts.
• Ability to provide accurate financial insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle cost management across project lifecycles.
• Administer NEC contracts and oversee change control.
• Provide robust forecasting and monitoring of cost performance.
• Drive value engineering and cost optimization strategies.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior cost professionals.

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking Quantity Surveyors / Cost Managers to support our clients pivotal energy projects. This role is instrumental in delivering end-to-end commercial and cost control services for transformational projects that support the fórum UK's energy transition strategy.

Projects can be either Nuclear, Carbon, Renewable Energy, Power, Net Zero or Transmission & Distribution. All positions are working on a hybrid basis (3 days a week client site).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle cost management across project lifecycles—from tendering and procurement through to contract negotiation, cost control, and final account settlement.

• Administer NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4 preferred), overseeing valuations, change control, and cost variance coordination.

• Provide robust forecasting, monitoring, and reporting of cost performance; ensure accurate and timely financial insights.

• Drive value engineering and cost optimisation strategies in alignment with project and client needs.

• Establish and brackets maintain strong relationships with client teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders to deliver high‑quality outcomes.

• Mentor and guide junior cost professionals, while contributing to continuous improvement of cost management practices.

What You'll Bring

• Extensive experience in cost manage…