Senior Quantity Surveyor

CWA: Civil Works Alliance; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible benefits

Job summary

The Senior Quantity Surveyor at the Civil Works Alliance (CWA) will provide commercial leadership to Sizewell C's ASTOC portfolio, guiding governance, performance reporting, and value for money across approx £200m annual spend.

Based in Ipswich, you will collaborate with Finance, Delivery and Client teams to ensure robust controls and informed decision making, while mentoring junior staff and supporting audits.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Experience managing governance and commercial assurance processes.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts and PSC administration.
• Experience with large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of PSCs across ASTOC with governance.
• Ensure compliance with governance and delegated authority frameworks.
• Manage liabilities, commitments and commercial obligations.
• Lead allowance reviews and commercial assessments.
• Support funding processes with commercial expertise.
• Provide commercial insurance coverage across ASTOC activities.
• Develop AFP commercial processes to improve efficiency.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships across teams.
• Support audits and maintain commercial records.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks.
• Lead strategic commercial initiatives and drive improvements.
• Deputise for ASTOC Commercial Lead as required.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Governance & assurance

Stakeholder management

Contract administration

Strategic thinking

Team mentoring

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Unifier

Microsoft Office

Job description

Help Shape the UK's Energy Future

Senior Quantity Surveyor Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C

As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This role will be within the CWA Wide Section.

What will you do?

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will deliver commercial leadership and strategic support to the ASTOC Commercial Lead, driving robust commercial controls, governance assurance, and continuous improvement across the ASTOC portfolio. Managing approximately £200m per year of staff and professional services expenditure, this senior role will play a critical part in ensuring accuracy, transparency, and consistency of commercial data, whilst supporting informed decision-making and strong commercial performance across the Alliance.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the commercial management and administration of Professional Services Contracts (PSCs) across ASTOC, ensuring robust contractual governance
• Ensuring full compliance with commercial governance requirements and delegated authority frameworks
• Managing and reviewing liabilities, commitments, and commercial obligations across the portfolio
• Leading ASTOC allowance reviews and conducting comprehensive commercial assessments
• Supporting commercial approvals, applications, and funding processes with commercial expertise
• Providing commercial insurance across ASTOC activities and expenditure
• Developing, implementing, and improving AFP commercial processes and controls to enhance efficiency
• Maintaining effective stakeholder relationships across Commercial, Finance, Delivery, and Client teams
• Supporting internal and external audits whilst ensuring appropriate commercial records and documentation
• Identifying and mitigating commercial risks and governance issues
• Leading strategic commercial initiatives and driving continuous improvement activities
• Deputising for the ASTOC Commercial Lead as required

What are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will be an experienced commercial professional with a track record of delivering commercial leadership within complex, large scale environments ..

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Degree qualification or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline
• Extensive commercial management experience within major projects or infrastructure programs
• Strong understanding of NEC and professional services contract administration
• Proven experience managing governance, compliance, and commercial assurance processes
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills with the ability to engage across multiple levels
• Demonstrable experience managing liabilities, forecasts, and commercial reporting
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to lead and mentor others
• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office, and commercial management systems
• Strategic thinking with a focus on process improvement and operational excellence
• Proven ability to identify commercial risks and develop effective mitigation strategies

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• Chartered status or working towards MRICS, MCICES, or equivalent
• Experience within the nuclear, energy, or major infrastructure sector
• Knowledge of Unifier and alliance-based commercial environments
• Experience working within alliance or collaborative contract models
• Exposure to earned value management or performance measurement frameworks
• Experience supporting strategic commercial initiatives and transformation activities

What we will offer you?

The CWA is a single delivery organisation made of up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O'Rourke - which offer industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme and other flexible benefits.

About Us

The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds — especially those from under-represented communities. Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity. By joining us, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are committed to protecting your privacy. If you decide to apply, please avoid including sensitive personal data in your CV.