Senior Quantity Surveyor

Gleeds; Leiston; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gleeds is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial and contractual aspects of nuclear new-build projects. The role involves cost management, contract administration, and liaising with stakeholders to ensure value delivery in a flexible, hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for career development

Generous holiday allowance

Highly competitive salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Global travel scholarship programme

Volunteering opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Support from central teams

Qualifications

• Experience in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management in Nuclear or Civil Engineering sectors.
• Broad technical knowledge in Procurement, Supply Chain, Cost and Commercial Management.
• Professional qualifications and/or membership of relevant Chartered Institutes are desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts from inception to completion.
• Engage with stakeholders across a portfolio of projects.
• Monthly commercial reporting and updating risk registers.

Skills

Cost Management

Contract Administration

Commercial Strategy Development

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

HNC, HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying/Cost Management

Professional membership of RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

• Consultant to Senior level
• Sizewell C (Mixture of home, office and client sites)
• Permanent
• Full time with flexible hours and hybrid working

About this opportunity

Gleeds is seeking experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors to join our expanding team supporting the delivery of nuclear new-build projects that will play a powering Britain's sustainable future. These landmark developments are central to the UK’s energy independence, economic growth, and transition towards a more sustainable, low-carbon future.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in managing the commercial and contractual aspects of complex packages of work. You will be responsible for cost management, contract administration, change control, and supporting procurement and commercial strategy development. Working within a multi-disciplinary project team, you will liaise closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and clients to ensure commercial performance, risk mitigation, and value delivery across the lifecycle of the projects.

Your day-to-day might involve:

• Management of contracts from inception (pre-contract support e.g., tender evaluation) to completion (post-contract support)
• Operating with NEC form of Contract such as Option A, B, C and E as well as bespoke forms of contract
• Stakeholder Engagement across a portfolio of projects
• Issuing /reviewing early warning notices
• Priced and Assessed Compensation Events
• Monthly Commercial Reporting
• Management of Contractors and Subcontractors accounts
• Updating Risk Registers
• Reviewing programmes
• Issuing payment certs and valuation assessment of the works
• Ensuring work is done to specification and to cost

What we are looking for in our next Senior Quantity Surveyor

Experience and Qualifications

• Relevant experience in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management, ideally in the Nuclear / Civil engineering / Engineering (Including Service Contracting) sectors
• Broad spectrum of technical knowledge relating to Procurement, Supply Chain, Cost and Commercial Management - ideally both pre and post contract.
• Ideally HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Quantity Surveying / Cost Management, Construction Law, or similar / relevant discipline, or in some case applicants with an alternative background (e.g.: Engineering) may be considered if there is significant on the job experience.
• Professional qualifications and/or membership of the RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS or other relevant Chartered Institute are desirable, and will be supported if not already attained.

What we can offer you

• Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications
• Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry
• Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme.
• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews
• Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first
• Our global travel scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain global experience
• Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance
• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations
• Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a Great Place to Work certified employer

About us

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.