Quantity Surveyor - Construction

Siemens Energy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Health benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Leeds is seeking a qualified Quantity Surveyor to manage costs for large construction projects, ensuring budget compliance and data-driven decision making. You will estimate costs, benchmark against industry standards, and collaborate with project teams across international environments.

The role focuses on feasibility and pre-tender estimating, cost planning, reporting, and change management, with opportunities to drive digital cost-management initiatives and sustainability in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in construction-related field; MRICS desirable.
• 3–5 years QS/cost management experience for industrial facilities; international exposure a plus.
• Strong feasibility, pre-tender estimating, cost planning, reporting, tender management and value engineering.
• Experience implementing cost management processes, budgeting, and digital tools for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management for major construction projects from initial estimation through final delivery, ensuring compliance with Siemens Energy standards.
• Develop project cost estimates, support budgeting activities, and manage overall project costs within approved budgets.
• Evaluate cost impacts related to project risks and support change management, including claims preparation and review.
• Prepare, maintain, and present accurate project budget reports, including committed spend, forecasts and cost data.
• Partner with Digital Acceleration team to implement and enhance digital cost-management tools.
• Drive continuous improvement by sharing best practices and supporting sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Cost management

Cost estimation

Budgeting

Forecasting

Tender management

Value engineering

Reporting

Excel

Digital tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

MRICS desirable

Tools

Excel

Cost management software

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

Imagine being the financial backbone of major construction projects, ensuring every project cost is carefully managed, and every decision is backed by data. As a Quantity Surveyor, you’ll estimate costs, benchmark against industry standards, and collaborate with project teams to deliver projects on budget. Your expertise in cost management including value engineering and claims assessment will help ensure projects are delivered within budget and support Siemens Energy’s mission for sustainable, innovative infrastructure. Join us to make a measurable impact on every project’s success.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Lead cost management for major construction projects from initial estimation through final delivery, ensuring full compliance with Siemens Energy standards.


• Develop project cost estimates, support budgeting activities, and manage overall project costs to remain within approved budgets.


• Evaluate cost impacts related to project risks and support change management, including claims preparation and review.


• Prepare, maintain, and present accurate project budget reports, including committed spend, forecasts, and up-to-date cost data.


• Partner with the Digital Acceleration team to implement and enhance digital tools that improve cost management and reporting efficiency.


• Drive continuous improvement by sharing best practices, supporting sustainability initiatives, contributing to innovation, and providing cost management expertise across the Real Estate (RE) community.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in construction engineering, civil engineering, MEP engineering, architecture, or a related field; MRICS membership or equivalent professional certification is highly desirable


• 3–5 years of hands‑on Quantity Surveyor or construction cost management experience for industrial or manufacturing facilities; exposure to international or multicultural project environments is a plus.


• Strong expertise in feasibility and pre‑tender estimating, cost planning and reporting, tender management, value engineering, benchmarking, and claims management.


• Proven ability to implement and improve high‑quality cost management processes, including support for budgeting, financial reporting, resource allocation, and the use of digital cost‑management tools and reporting systems.

About The Team

You’ll join a passionate, multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering innovative building solutions that support Siemens Energy’s global mission. Our team brings together experts in project management, engineering, design, and sustainability to tackle complex challenges and drive continuous improvement. We work collaboratively across functions and geographies, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure every project’s success. Our culture values open communication, diversity, and a shared commitment to excellence. Together, we’re building the infrastructure that powers a sustainable future.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Reward

• Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture


• Company paid Health and wellness benefits


• Paid Time Off and paid holidays


• Parental leave