Senior Quantity Surveyor

DALKIA FROID SOLUTIONS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalkia UK is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor in London with hybrid and site-based responsibilities. You will lead the commercial and contractual management of complex engineering and construction projects, protecting profitability and client relationships across the project lifecycle.

Reporting to the Regional Commercial Manager, you will provide commercial insight, manage valuations and variations, lead subcontract procurement, and drive improvements across commercial processes while

Qualifications

• Recognised Quantity Surveying qualification (BSc/MSc/HND or equivalent).
• Extensive QS experience, preferably in M&E, building services or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and/or JCT forms of contract.
• Experience managing subcontract procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Excellent commercial acumen with influencing stakeholder decisions.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of commercial and contractual management of allocated projects.
• Produce accurate cost reporting, forecasts and financial reviews.
• Prepare and negotiate client valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Lead subcontract procurement, negotiations and account management.
• Manage commercial risk, change control and contract compliance.
• Collaborate with operations and design teams to spot opportunities and mitigate risk.
• Provide commercial guidance to Project Managers and senior stakeholders.
• Build strong client, consultant and supply chain relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement across commercial processes.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent

Tools

COINS

SAP

Oracle

Navision

Job description

About Dalkia UK
Jointly owned by EDF Energy and Dalkia, we are a leading UK technical services provider, delivering engineering, facilities management and energy solutions nationwide.

With 5,000+ employees and £600m+ turnover, we combine the strength of a major group with a people-first culture, innovation mindset and inclusive values making Dalkia a great place to grow your career.

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: [London] | Hybrid & Site-Based
Lead the Commercial Success of Major Engineering Projects

Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a role where you'll have genuine influence over high-value engineering and construction projects?

We're looking for a commercially driven Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our regional delivery team, taking ownership of the commercial, financial and contractual management of complex projects from inception through to final account.

Working closely with Regional Commercial Managers, Project Directors, Project Managers and Design Teams, you'll play a pivotal role in protecting commercial performance, managing risk and driving successful project delivery.

This is an opportunity to join a business delivering technically challenging projects that support the UK's transition to a more sustainable future.

The Role

Reporting to the Regional Commercial Manager, you'll lead the commercial management of multiple projects, ensuring they are delivered profitably while maintaining strong client relationships and contractual compliance.

You'll be a trusted commercial advisor to project teams, providing leadership, commercial insight and strategic guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the commercial and contractual management of allocated projects.
• Produce accurate cost reporting, forecasts and financial performance reviews.
• Prepare and negotiate client valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Lead subcontract procurement, negotiations and account management.
• Manage commercial risk, change control and contractual compliance.
• Work collaboratively with operational and design teams to identify commercial opportunities and mitigate project risks.
• Provide commercial support and guidance to Project Managers and senior stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Support continuous improvement across commercial processes and project delivery.

About You

You'll be an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong commercial background and a proven ability to manage complex construction or engineering projects.

You'll have:

• A recognised qualification in Quantity Surveying (BSc, MSc, HND or equivalent)
• Significant Quantity Surveying experience, ideally within M&E, MEP, building services, refurbishment or infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of NEC and/or JCT forms of contract
• Experience managing subcontract procurement, commercial reporting, valuations, variations and final accounts
• Excellent commercial acumen with the confidence to influence project and business decisions
• The ability to build trusted relationships with clients and senior stakeholders

Experience working on projects valued between £2m-£20m and using commercial systems such as COINS, SAP, Oracle or Navision would be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to work on complex, high-profile projects where your commercial expertise will directly influence project success.

In return, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive salary, car allowance and attractive benefits package
• The opportunity to lead commercially significant projects
• Career progression within a growing and ambitious business
• A collaborative, supportive and professional working environment
• The chance to contribute to projects that are helping shape a more sustainable future

Our Values

• People First - health, safety and wellbeing come first
• Better Together - collaborative, respectful teamwork
• Trusted Partners - committed to our clients' success
• Taking Responsibility - making a positive difference

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We're committed to an inclusive and fair recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, let us know in confidence our team is here to support you.