Senior Quantity Surveyor

Walker Sime; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker Sime is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a significant infrastructure project aimed at upgrading the UK's electricity network. This hybrid role involves managing NEC contracts and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of overhead lines and substations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor on large infrastructure or energy projects.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (essential).
• Experience in power transmission, substations, or overhead line projects (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Acting as the commercial lead on a high-profile energy infrastructure project.
• Managing NEC contracts, including Option C.
• Providing clear, structured commercial reporting and recommendations.

Skills

Commercial Management

Cost Planning

Risk Management

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Location: Manchester/hybrid, with occasional travel to Birmingham (site travel South of Sheffield from 2026)

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Sector: Infrastructure – Power & Energy

Experience Required: NEC (essential), Overhead Lines & Substations (desirable)

Join Us at Walker Sime – Where Expertise Meets Impact

We're looking for a skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our growing Infrastructure team at Walker Sime—an SME consultancy with a reputation for delivering big results, backed by the strength and stability of international investment. This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in NEC contracts and a background in the power and energy sector, particularly within overhead lines and substation projects.

You’ll be working on a nationally significant infrastructure programme aimed at modernising and future-proofing a key part of the UK’s electricity network. The scheme includes the proposed construction and upgrade of three major substations, along with associated overhead line enhancements, as part of a broader transformation of the UK’s power infrastructure.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Acting as the commercial lead on a high-profile energy infrastructure project
• Managing NEC contracts, including Option C
• Cost planning, forecasting, and risk management throughout the project lifecycle
• Working closely with project managers, client teams, engineers, and contractors
• Supporting procurement strategy, contract administration, and variation management
• Providing clear, structured commercial reporting and recommendations
• Ensuring strong commercial governance and best practice across all activity

About the Project

You’ll play a key role on a nationally important power infrastructure scheme that will enhance energy flow between the North and Midlands. The project will see the delivery of three new substations and the upgrade of overhead lines—designed to boost network capacity and enable future grid connections.

The role is primarily hybrid, based out of our Manchester office, with some travel to Birmingham—and later to the project site near Sheffield—as activity on the ground ramps up from 2026.

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor on large infrastructure or energy projects

Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (essential)

Experience in power transmission, substations, or overhead line projects (preferred)

A confident communicator who can work independently and collaboratively

Ability to balance commercial precision with a practical, delivery-focused mindset

Why Walker Sime?

We offer the best of both worlds: the warmth and flexibility of an SME, combined with the backing of an international group. You’ll have the chance to shape your role, influence projects, and work alongside some of the most capable professionals in the industry—all while enjoying the autonomy and recognition you deserve.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. At Walker Sime, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're interested in taking on a meaningful role that helps shape the future of the UK's energy landscape, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now—or get in touch for a confidential chat.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting

• Industries

  Construction

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