Senior Civil Works Quantity Surveyor – Energy

CWA: Civil Works Alliance; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading salaries

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Civil Works Alliance (CWA) is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activities on major civil engineering projects, including Sizewell C. You will work with operational, planning, procurement, and stakeholder teams to ensure projects are delivered profitably and in line with contracts.

You will mentor developing commercial professionals and help shape the next generation of talent within the business, contributing to risk management and robust reporting throughout the project

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Membership of RICS, CIOB, ICES or working towards professional accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Managing commercial and contractual aspects of major civil engineering works.
• Reviewing and negotiating subcontract packages, variations, compensation events, and claims.
• Monitoring commercial performance and reporting progress to senior stakeholders.
• Supporting procurement strategies and tender evaluations.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities.
• Producing cost forecasts, financial reconciliations, and commercial reports.
• Building strong relationships with clients, partners, and supply chain stakeholders.
• Leading, mentoring, and developing junior commercial team members.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Mentoring/leading teams

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS/CIOB/ICES membership or in progress

Job description

Civil Works Alliance (CWA) is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activities on major civil engineering projects, including Sizewell C. You will work with operational, planning, procurement, and stakeholder teams to ensure projects are delivered profitably and in line with contracts.

You will mentor developing commercial professionals and help shape the next generation of talent within the business, contributing to risk management and robust reporting throughout the project