Senior Quantity Surveyor

Mitie Group plc.; Olney; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie Power & Grid is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management on major infrastructure projects across the UK. The role involves overseeing budgets, cost reporting, CVRs, and cash flow, while coordinating with project teams, clients and supply chain partners.

You will assess commercial risks and opportunities, manage change control and final accounts, and mentor junior team members. A strong NEC/JCT/FIDIC background and full UK driving licence are essential for travel to

Qualifications

• Experience as a QS in construction, infrastructure, utilities or energy sectors.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness and ability to manage subcontractor accounts.
• Experience working under NEC, JCT, FIDIC or similar contract forms.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of major projects or workstreams.
• Maintain robust commercial controls and prepare budgets, forecasts and cost reports.
• Prepare and negotiate applications for payment and final accounts with clients and suppliers.
• Support procurement activities and subcontract package management.
• Provide commercial guidance to project managers and delivery teams.

Skills

Quantity Surveyor

Senior QS

Contract management

NEC/JCT/FIDIC

Education

Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management or Engineering qualification

Job description

Job Overview

• Senior Quantity Surveyor

  Mitie Power & Grid - Major Projects

  Location: Hybrid Working | UK Wide Projects
  Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
  Reporting To: Commercial Manager

  Join One of the UK's Fastest-Growing Infrastructure Sectors

  The UK's energy network is undergoing its biggest transformation in generations.

  Investment in grid infrastructure, renewable energy connections, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations and network reinforcement projects is creating unprecedented demand for skilled commercial professionals. At Mitie Power & Grid, we are helping deliver the infrastructure that will support the UK's energy future.

  We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Major Projects team and play a leading commercial role across a portfolio of high-value infrastructure projects throughout the UK.

  Whether your experience comes from power, utilities, rail, water, highways, civil engineering, M&E, building services or wider construction sectors, this is an opportunity to develop your career within a resilient, growing industry that offers significant long-term opportunities.

  Working within a hybrid environment, you will collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, Planners, clients and supply chain partners to ensure successful commercial outcomes while supporting the continued growth of the business.

Main Duties

• The Role

  As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of major infrastructure projects from award through to final account.

  You will act as a key commercial leader within the project team, ensuring commercial risks are effectively managed, contractual entitlements are protected and opportunities are maximised throughout the project lifecycle.

  Key Responsibilities

  Commercial Management

  • Lead the commercial management of major projects or project workstreams.
  • Maintain robust commercial controls throughout project delivery.
  • Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts and cost reports.
  • Produce accurate Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and cash flow forecasts.
  • Support project teams in maximising commercial performance and profitability.
  • Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.

  Contract Administration

  • Administer contracts in accordance with NEC, JCT, FIDIC and other standard forms of contract.
  • Manage change control, compensation events, variations and contractual notices.
  • Prepare, submit and negotiate applications for payment.
  • Support the resolution of commercial and contractual issues.
  • Prepare and negotiate final accounts with clients and supply chain partners.

  Supply Chain Management

  • Support procurement activities and subcontract package management.
  • Prepare and negotiate subcontract agreements.
  • Assess subcontractor applications and valuations.
  • Manage subcontractor accounts through to final account settlement.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships across the supply chain.

  Project Delivery Support

  • Work closely with operational teams to support successful project delivery.
  • Provide commercial guidance to Project Managers and delivery teams.
  • Contribute to project reviews, risk workshops and client meetings.
  • Ensure commercial governance and compliance requirements are met.

  Leadership and Development

  • Support and mentor junior commercial team members.
  • Share best practice across the commercial function.
  • Contribute to the ongoing development of commercial processes and standards.

  What We're Looking For

  Essential

  • Experience in a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor role within construction, engineering, infrastructure, utilities or energy sectors.
  • Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
  • Experience managing subcontractor accounts, change control and final accounts.
  • Experience working under NEC, JCT, FIDIC or similar contract forms.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong financial reporting and forecasting capability.
  • Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel to project locations as required.

  Desirable

  • Experience within power, utilities, renewable energy, transmission, distribution, BESS or substation projects.
  • Knowledge of High Voltage (HV) electrical infrastructure and associated civil engineering works.
  • Professional membership of RICS, CIOB, ICES, CICES or other relevant professional institution.

  Relevant Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction or Engineering qualification.

What we are looking for

• Why Join Mitie Power & Grid?

  Be Part of the Energy Transition

  Help deliver major infrastructure projects that will shape the future of the UK's energy network and support the nation's net-zero ambitions.

  Career Development

  Join a rapidly growing business with opportunities to progress into Commercial Manager and Senior Commercial Leadership roles.

  Diverse Major Projects

  Work across a range of nationally significant projects, including:

  • Grid infrastructure and reinforcement works
  • High Voltage substations
  • Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
  • Cable infrastructure projects
  • Renewable energy connections
  • Major civil engineering works

  Flexible Working

  Benefit from a hybrid working model that supports collaboration, project delivery and work-life balance.

  Supportive Culture

  Join a team that values professionalism, accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

  What Success Looks Like

  You are someone who:

  • Thinks commercially and strategically.
  • Enjoys solving complex contractual and commercial challenges.
  • Builds trusted relationships with clients, colleagues and supply chain partners.
  • Takes ownership and accountability for outcomes.
  • Thrives in a fast-paced project environment.
  • Wants to build a long‑term career in one of the UK's most important and fastest‑growing infrastructure sectors.

  Closing Statement

  At Mitie Power & Grid, we’re building the infrastructure that will power the UK's future. If you're an ambitious commercial professional looking to develop your career on major projects within a growing and resilient sector, we’d love to hear from you.