Quantity Surveyor (Solihull, GB)

E.ON; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking 2 Quantity Surveyors to join their Green Funding Solutions team in the UK. The role entails producing cost plans, managing contracts, and ensuring effective budget control. Candidates should have a degree in quantity surveying, alongside experience in construction and strong negotiation skills. The position offers flexible working arrangements and an annual salary ranging from £60,601 to £73,963, along with impressive benefits.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Bonus opportunities

Access to 20 flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in quantity surveying or a related commercial discipline.
• Experience across Construction, M&E, and Civil Engineering sectors with strong knowledge of construction law.
• Proven financial, commercial, and departmental management capability.

Responsibilities

• Produce initial cost plans and detailed estimates.
• Track costs against budgets and compile monthly progress reports.
• Prepare tender documents and manage contracts.

Skills

Construction Law

Strong Communication

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Stakeholder Management

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are looking for 2x Quantity Surveyors to join our team involving regular national travel.

Quantity Surveyor

Here’s what you’ll be doing

Location: Midlands- Nottingham, Solihull, Coventry. Involving regular nationwide travel when required.

We are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our Green Funding Solutions team. Green Funding Solutions works with local authorities and housing associations to tackle fuel poverty, delivering large‑scale retrofit programmes for social housing. Using government funding schemes, the team makes homes warmer and more energy‑efficient, and has established itself as a market leader, recognised with multiple regional and national awards.

Key responsibilities

• Produce initial cost plans, detailed estimates, and ongoing budget control.
• Track costs against budgets, analyse cost performance, and compile monthly P&L and progress reports.
• Conduct cost analysis, value engineering, and risk / mitigation assessments.
• Prepare tender documents (BoQs, specifications), evaluate bids, and support contractor selection.
• Draft, administer, and manage contracts (JCT, NEC), including variations, claims, notices, quotations, and dispute handling.
• Negotiate with suppliers / contractors and ensure procurement aligns with E.ON's standards.
• Assess progress, certify interim payments, raise applications for payment, and agree final accounts.
• Manage subcontractor applications / invoices and process payments via internal systems (e.g., SAP).
• Prepare CQR documentation, identify best‑value options, and support insurance claim assessments.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, consultants, and internal teams, providing commercial advice and updates.
• Visit contractor / supplier offices and sites to undertake valuations, verify progress, and identify variations or delays.
• Support resourcing discussions and customer complaint resolution in line with company procedures.
• Manage large contracts through SAP, including requisitions and payment releases.
• Monitor overall project commercial performance and maintain accurate financial and contractual documentation.

What we need from you

• Degree or equivalent qualification in quantity surveying or a related commercial discipline.
• Experience across Construction, M&E, and Civil Engineering sectors with strong knowledge of construction law.
• Proven financial, commercial, and departmental management capability.
• Skilled in tender assessment, negotiation, specification writing, and contract negotiation.
• Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder‑management abilities.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem‑solving skills with a strategic approach to supply chain management.
• Able to work to tight deadlines with a proactive, adaptable mindset.
• Proficient in IT systems and quick to learn new tools.
• Full UK driving licence.

Here’s what you need to know

• Award‑Winning Workplace - We’re proud to be named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and the Best Place to Work for 16‑34‑year‑olds.
• Outstanding Benefits - Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax / NI savings.
• Flexible & Family‑Friendly - Our industry‑leading hybrid and family‑friendly policies earned us double recognition at the Personnel Today Awards 2024. We’re open to discussing how flexibility can work for you.
• Inclusive & Diverse - We’re the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers. We’re also proud winners of Best Employer for Women and Human Company of the Year – recognising our inclusive, people‑first culture.
• Support at Every Stage of Life - We’re Fertility Friendly and Menopause Friendly accredited, with inclusive support for everyone.
• Accessible & Supportive - As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and will make any adjustments needed during the process.
• Invested in Your Growth - From inclusive talent networks to top‑tier development programmes, we’ll support your growth every step of the way.

At a glance

Reference no.: 241287 Closing date: 09 / 01 / 2026 Salary: £60,601 - £73,963

Get in touch

For more information about the role please contact the hiring manager

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About us

E.ON is a privately owned international energy company. Our 75,000 colleagues in 15 countries work daily towards the improvement of technical innovations and user‑friendly customer solutions for the new energy world. We are the first large energy company to focus more heavily upon the energy of the future through our three business areas of energy networks, renewable energies and customer solutions.

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