Quantity Surveyor (Utilities/HV)

Carrington West; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in infrastructure projects in Greater London is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to manage cost planning, tender processes, and commercial management for key Energy and Utilities projects. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders and a strong understanding of NEC contracts. With a focus on client satisfaction and project delivery, the position offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of infrastructure project delivery processes in regulated utilities sector.
• Proficiency in commercial management and NEC contracts.
• Experience in performing functions of a Quantity Surveyor.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost plans, feasibility estimates, and budgets.
• Manage the tender process and advise on procurement strategies.
• Conduct valuations and assess payment applications.

Skills

Strong commercial awareness

Excellent analytical abilities

Strong negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Proficient in software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Tools

CostX

Job description

About the Role:

This role involves supporting and delivering key Energy and Utilities infrastructure projects across the region and in London. You will collaborate closely with clients, design teams, and project managers to provide accurate cost advice, ensure value for money, and contribute to successful project delivery. Strong commercial awareness, excellent analytical abilities, and the capability to manage multiple assignments in a client‑facing environment are essential for this role. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a solid background in commercial management, looking to enhance their skills and gain exposure to large‑scale transport and infrastructure projects. Experience with NEC4 on HV energy projects would be ideal. Additionally, exposure to contractor‑side delivery, including supply chain management, procurement, CVRs, reporting and change control, is highly desirable. This position is outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

Cost Planning & Estimating

• Prepare detailed cost plans, feasibility estimates, and budgets from early concept through to detailed design.
• Benchmark costs against historical data and market intelligence.
• Provide value engineering options and cost‑saving recommendations.

Tender & Procurement

• Prepare bills of quantities, pricing schedules and tender documentation.
• Manage the tender process, including tender queries, evaluation, negotiation and recommendation of preferred contractors.
• Advise clients on procurement routes and contracting strategies.

Post‑Contract Commercial Management

• Conduct valuations, assess payment applications and manage change control.
• Prepare cost reports, cash‑flow forecasts and financial statements.
• Evaluate and negotiate variations, claims and final accounts.

Client & Stakeholder Interface

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring expectations are met or exceeded.
• Attend project meetings and provide clear commercial updates.
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams, including project managers, architects and engineers.

Risk & Compliance

• Identify commercial and contractual risks, advising on mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, company procedures and industry standards.
• Support dispute resolution as required.

Skills and Experience Required:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, specifically NEC.
• Proficiency in relevant software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CostX).
• Excellent numerical, analytical and communication skills.
• Understanding of infrastructure project delivery processes and gating cycles within regulated utilities sector (Gas, Fibre, Water, Power).
• Familiarity and experience in performing the functions of a Quantity Surveyor.

Desirable

• Chartered or working toward chartership (RICS).
• Experience across infrastructure sectors (water, power, fibre, HV).
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with UK safety, health and environmental regulations in the infrastructure sector.
• Strong desire to learn and progress within the project management field.

Personal Attributes

• Client‑focused with a professional and proactive approach.
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence in presenting information.
• Problem‑solving mindset with attention to detail.

Travel:

The job role will be office based with hybrid working between client sites and home, however the ability to travel across project sites within the south‑east area and occasionally to other regions may be required. London will be the base 2‑3 days per week.

FOOTNOTE:

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.

Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Evan Brookes at Carrington West on 02393 876025 for more information.

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