Quantity Surveyor (Major Project)

ZipRecruiter; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to contribute to a transformative gigafactory project. This role offers an opportunity to work on one of the largest battery production sites in the UK, playing a crucial part in the green industrial revolution. With a rich history and a commitment to quality, this family-owned business fosters a collaborative culture that encourages professional growth. Join a team dedicated to building Britain's future heritage while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive environment that values diversity.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Flexible Benefits

Performance-related Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in large-scale, high-value projects within CM environments.
• Strong strategic insight to interpret complex data for informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full commercial lifecycle, including procurement and tendering.
• Collaborate with client teams on work scope development and procurement.

Skills

Commercial Awareness

Construction Management

Cost Analysis

Contract Administration

Tendering

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Commercial Management

Job description

Job Description

Sir Robert McAlpine is proud to have been awarded a prestigious contract to deliver a cutting-edge gigafactory — a transformative project at the heart of the UK's green industrial revolution.

In its initial phase, the project involves the design and construction of a 15GWh lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility, complete with ancillary buildings and extensive site-wide infrastructure works.

Once complete, this facility will rank among the largest battery production sites in the UK, with the capacity to supply half of the country's projected automotive battery needs by the early 2030s.

Why join us?

Sir Robert McAlpine is celebrating 155 years of history as a family-owned business committed to excellence. We foster a culture that brings out the best in our people, sharing a dedication to quality and innovation.

Join our collaborative team to advance your career and contribute to building Britain's future heritage.

Quantity Surveyor – Major Project

• Recognised Quantity Surveyor with strong commercial awareness, focused on profit, cash flow, and value delivery, with broad industry experience across multiple sectors and leading main contractors.
• Proven expertise in Construction Management (CM) projects, including work scope development and procurement of enabling works in collaboration with client teams.
• Skilled in managing the full commercial lifecycle, including procurement, tendering, contract administration, subcontractor management, and cost analysis to minimise risk and maximise project value.

Your profile

• Extensive experience delivering large-scale, high-value projects within Construction Management environments.
• Strong strategic insight with the ability to interpret complex data and contribute to informed, forward-looking business decisions.
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related field.

Rewards

We offer competitive, performance-related progression opportunities and flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle and priorities.

Join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.

Sir Robert McAlpine is committed to inclusivity. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply, especially if you're part of an underrepresented group in construction. Our goal is for our team to reflect society's diversity and to create a supportive, empowering environment for all members.