Senior Quantity Surveyor

AE Partners; Leiston; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Subsistence when working over 75km

15% project uplift

Job summary

AE Partners is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the Managing Surveyor in delivering robust commercial governance, accurate cost management, and high-quality commercial intelligence across work packages on the Sizewell C programme.

Based on a frontline site role, you will bridge delivery of commercial outputs with guidance to QSs, ensuring strict contract administration, forecasting accuracy, and proactive risk management to protect project value.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Working towards or holding professional membership (RICS, ICES, CIOB).
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with a focus on achieving results.
• Previous commercial experience and industry knowledge desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial activities across work packages with cost control and forecasting.
• Administer NEC4 contracts, handle early warnings and compensation events.
• Develop tender documentation and evaluate subcontractor agreements.
• Support procurement and supplier performance improvement.
• Review programme sequencing and enable digital integration in commercial processes.
• Mentor and develop the commercial team and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Interpreting drawings

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience

Job description

Basic Salary comes with a 15% project uplift on top

Plus a performance based bonus

Plus subsistence when working over 75km from site

Our client is at the forefront of the Sizewell C nuclear power station development - one of the UK's largest and most exciting infrastructure programmes.

We're responsible for preparing the foundations of the entire site: designing and constructing cut‑off walls, retaining structures, soil improvements and more. Using advanced geotechnical engineering and world‑class construction technologies, this is a rare opportunity to contribute to a national project that will shape the UK's clean‑energy future.

The Role

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will play a key commercial role, supporting the Managing Surveyor in delivering robust commercial governance, accurate cost management, and high‑quality commercial intelligence across assigned work packages.

This role bridges responsibility between delivering commercial outputs directly and providing guidance to Quantity Surveyors within the team. The Senior QS will ensure effective contractual administration, maintain accurate forecasting, and proactively manage risk and opportunity to protect and enhance project value.

What You'll Be Doing

• Commercial & Cost Management: Manage commercial activities across work packages by ensuring effective cost control, accurate reporting and forecasting, subcontractor account management, and compliance with commercial procedures while supporting senior stakeholder reporting.
• Contract & Change Management: Administer NEC4 contracts by managing early warnings and compensation events, maintaining robust records, identifying and recording change, and providing commercial advice on contractual obligations and implications.
• Procurement & Supply Chain: Support procurement activities by developing tender documentation, evaluating and negotiating subcontractor agreements, monitoring supplier performance, and driving value for money through effective supply chain engagement.
• Project & Programme Support: Support project delivery by reviewing programme sequencing, enabling digital integration in commercial processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align cost and programme objectives.
• Risk Management & Dispute Avoidance: Identify and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities, maintain strong supporting records, and assist in preparing evidence for claims and dispute avoidance in line with alliance standards.
• Team Support, Leadership & Development: Provide leadership and support to the commercial team through mentoring, reviewing outputs for accuracy, developing team capability, and fostering a positive and collaborative working environment.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience.
• Working towards or holding professional membership (RICS, ICES, CIOB).
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with a focus on achieving results.
• Previous commercial experience and industry knowledge are desirable.

Desirable

• Previous experience or exposure to NEC Contracts.
• Piling/Civils experience