Senior Quantity Surveyor

E.ON UK; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, where you will manage complex projects from inception to completion. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with design and project teams, driving procurement processes and enhancing supply chain resilience. With a strong focus on commercial governance and strategic partnerships, you will play a crucial role in maximizing value across all project stages. Enjoy a flexible working environment and a market-leading benefits package, including generous holiday and pension schemes. If you are passionate about delivering excellence in quantity surveying, this is the role for you!

Benefits

26 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Life cover

Bonus opportunities

Access to 20 flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in quantity surveying or commercial discipline.
• Experience in managing quantity surveying functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial controls for projects ensuring budget delivery.
• Advise on commercial strategy and mitigate risks.

Skills

Commercial Management

Contract Negotiation

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Financial and Contractual Knowledge

Job description

E.ON UK Coventry, England, United Kingdom

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Flexible base location (Coventry, Nottingham, Kingswinford) with hybrid working.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the successful simultaneous commercial management of several complex multi-disciplined and multi-lot projects from conception through to completion.

You will be required to regularly visit contractor and supplier sites to ensure quality and alignment with commercial objectives.

Working closely with our Design and Project teams, you’ll help shape and drive procurement processes, building a competitive and resilient supply chain underpinned by robust contracts typically exceeding £2 million. You'll also play a key role in seeking continuous improvements that maximise value across every stage of delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise the Project Manager on commercial strategy to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Create and manage project commercial controls for both internal and external service providers, ensuring delivery to budget.
• Manage the placement and preparation of contracts (NEC, JCT, and bespoke agreements), including pricing schedules and documentation.
• Take a lead role in the preparation and evaluation of tenders, contract negotiations, and conflict resolution with suppliers and contractors.
• Identify and mitigate project commercial risks, including delays, variations, and contractual issues.
• Drive procurement planning in line with E.ON’s strategy, supporting the development of a secure supply chain.
• Own CAF and ACSA processes, ensuring all authorisations and documentary evidence are in place.
• Seek and assess new suppliers and contractors to enhance value, quality, and supply security.
• Analyse business practices and market conditions to evaluate bid responsiveness and contractor performance.
• Manage external relationships while protecting E.ON’s brand and values.
• Build strategic partnerships with internal service providers to maximise long-term value.
• Complete all quantity surveying duties including cost analysis, valuations, invoicing, and performance reporting.
• Take ownership of financial outcomes across projects, ensuring strong contractual and commercial governance.

What we need from you

• Degree qualified in a commercial or quantity surveying discipline, with financial, contractual, and construction law knowledge.
• Experience within the ICP (Independent Connection Provider), Mechanical & Electrical, Civil Engineering, and Power / electrical sectors., including tender assessment, specification writing, and contract negotiation.
• Proven leadership in managing quantity surveying functions, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and drive commercial performance.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills, with a strategic approach to supply chain relationships and commercial outcomes.
• Strong analytical and IT skills, with a proactive, creative approach to problem-solving and a full UK driving licence.

Here's what you need to know

• Award-Winning Benefits: Our market-leading benefits package includes 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings. Recognised with the Personnel Today Reward, Recognition and Benefits Award 2022, our benefits truly stand out.
• Recognised for Family-Friendly and Hybrid Policies: In 2024, we earned Double Recognition at the Personnel Today Awards for our exceptional family-friendly and hybrid working initiatives. Lets discuss how we can work together flexibly.
• Inclusive Employer: As the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers (currently ranked 8th), we’re committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and fairness for everyone.
• Support for Disabled Applicants: As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum role criteria.
• Development Opportunities: With inclusive talent networks, learning resources, and skill-building programs, your career growth is a priority.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Services for Renewable Energy, Construction, and Engineering Services

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