Quantity Surveyor – EV & Energy Projects (Hybrid)

Drax; Stowmarket; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Private healthcare

SAYE scheme

Personal accident cover

Group pension up to 10%

25 days holiday

Professional membership reimbursement

Job summary

Drax is hiring a Quantity Surveyor for a permanent hybrid role in Ipswich. You will prepare cost estimates for EV installation projects, review drawings, and collaborate with procurement to ensure best value while managing risk.

You’ll work with project teams to validate quantities, support value engineering and report cost variations to stakeholders. This is a hands-on role in a forward-looking energy company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Estimator in construction, grid connections, M&E, energy or EV environments.
• Strong knowledge of construction and electrical systems and relevant standards.
• Experience managing and executing contracts such as JCT or NEC 3+4.
• Advanced experience using estimating software and digital tools.
• Reliable, proactive and able to engage with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and pricing for EV installation projects and ongoing services.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender documents to produce bills of quantities and pricing models.
• Evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations with Procurement and Commercial teams to ensure best value and risk control.
• Partner with project and design teams to validate quantities and align costs with budgets.
• Support value engineering and cost optimisation to protect margins and deliver KPIs.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure pricing and cost reporting are transparent.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Electrical systems knowledge

Contract management

Estimating software

Process improvement

Tools

JCT/NEC familiarity

Job description

Drax is hiring a Quantity Surveyor for a permanent hybrid role in Ipswich. You will prepare cost estimates for EV installation projects, review drawings, and collaborate with procurement to ensure best value while managing risk.

You’ll work with project teams to validate quantities, support value engineering and report cost variations to stakeholders. This is a hands-on role in a forward-looking energy company.