Quantity Surveyor – EV & Energy Projects

Drax; Woodbridge; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

SAYE scheme

Personal accident cover

Pension plan (up to 10%)

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Membership reimbursement

Job summary

Drax is hiring a Quantity Surveyor in Ipswich with hybrid working. The role sits in the Commercial Team and focuses on cost estimation for EV installations, tendering, and value engineering to protect margins.

You will review drawings, prepare quantities, and coordinate with procurement and project teams to ensure accurate pricing and transparent reporting. A relevant QS degree and experience in energy or EV projects are preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Estimator in construction, grid connections, M&E, installations, energy or EV environments.
• Strong knowledge of construction and electrical systems, with understanding of relevant regulations and standards.
• Experience in managing standard contracts such as JCT or NEC 3+4.
• Advanced experience using estimating software and digital tools with continuous-improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and pricing for EV installation projects and ongoing services.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documents to produce clear bills of quantities and commercial pricing models.
• Evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations with Procurement to ensure value, compliance and risk control.
• Partner with project and design teams to validate quantities and budgets.
• Support value engineering, cost optimisation and risk management to protect margins.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Cost estimation

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Quantity surveying degree

Tools

Estimating software

Digital tools

Job description

Drax is hiring a Quantity Surveyor in Ipswich with hybrid working. The role sits in the Commercial Team and focuses on cost estimation for EV installations, tendering, and value engineering to protect margins.

You will review drawings, prepare quantities, and coordinate with procurement and project teams to ensure accurate pricing and transparent reporting. A relevant QS degree and experience in energy or EV projects are preferred.