Senior Quantity Surveyor

NUVIA; Retford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Allow

Private Medical Scheme

Employee Share Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Schemes: EVs, Tech, &

Cycle to Work

Maternity Pay

Holiday entitlement +

Unspecified perks

Job summary

NUVIA UK is expanding across the defence, nuclear and energy sectors, seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management on major infrastructure projects, ensuring NEC contracts compliance and robust cost control.

The role reports to Commercial Manager, supports Project Manager, manages AFPs, CVR, forecasts, and change control, and mentors junior staff, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder collaboration and risk management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related subject.
• Chartered status pursued or attained.
• Experience in a Senior QS or similar role.
• Experience on major infrastructure / complex projects.
• Good knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Ability to manage multiple work packages / workstreams.
• PC literate in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Full Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management across multiple work packages.
• Review, draft and approve AFP submissions.
• Manage and present cost reporting (CVR / forecasting / AFPs) to senior stakeholders.
• Lead change management, commercial negotiations, and contract administration.
• Manage subcontractor accounts through to final account.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities.
• Lead on presentation of commercial positions, including reporting and forecasts.
• Manage, mentor, and support junior commercial staff.
• Provide commercial guidance and oversight across the wider team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and delivery teams.

Skills

Senior QS experience

Contract management

NEC contracts knowledge

Multi-project oversight

Stakeholder relationships

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Chartered status pursued

Commercial related degree

Tools

CEMAR Contract Management System

Microsoft Office

Job description

There has never been a more exciting time to join NUVIA UK. As a result of significant growth and major contract awards, including the STEP fusion programme and major frameworks supporting the UK's defence and nuclear infrastructure, we are expanding our capability and delivering some of the UK's most innovative and strategically important programmes. Operating across the nuclear, defence and energy sectors, our work supports critical national infrastructure, strengthens energy security, and contributes to the UK's long-term resilience.

From helping to deliver the UK's ambitious fusion energy programme to supporting major defence and nuclear infrastructure projects, our teams work at the forefront of complex, safety critical challenges. Our diverse portfolio offers the opportunity to develop specialist expertise, work alongside industry-leading professionals and build a rewarding career while contributing to projects of national significance.

Join NUVIA and be part of a growing organisation where you can make a lasting impact on society, industry, and future generations, while benefiting from meaningful career development.

Purpose of the job

This role is the ‘commercial and contractual guardian’ of a project or projects. The incumbent will closely administer and manage all commercial aspects of the contract with all stakeholders of a project, client and external subcontractors. They provide contractual and commercial advice to the Project Management team and often operate as the Project Manager’s right-hand person.

Reports to

Day to Day would report into the Commercial Manager but would work alongside the Project Manager.

Key Accountabilities

To lead commercial and contract management across multiple work packages, driving commercial performance, managing risk, and supporting delivery of project strategy within a joint venture environment:

• Lead delivery of commercial management across multiple work packages.
• Oversee, review, draft and approve Applications for Payment (AFP) submissions.
• Manage and present cost reporting (CVR / forecasting / AFPs) to senior stakeholders.
• Lead change management, commercial negotiations, and contract administration.
• Manage subcontractor accounts through to final account.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities.
• Lead on presentation of commercial positions, including reporting and forecasts.
• Manage, mentor, and support junior commercial staff.
• Provide commercial guidance and oversight across the wider team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and delivery teams.

Financial Authority

• Can initiate and approve expenditure within project budget.

Occupational Skills And Knowledge

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a commercial related subject (candidates with significant appropriate experience may be considered)
• Working towards Chartership or has attained chartership.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in a Senior QS or similar role.
• Experience across major infrastructure / complex projects.
• Good knowledge of NEC contracts and prior experience administering contracts.
• Proven ability to manage multiple work packages / workstreams.
• Ability to build strong relationships with project teams, clients, and the supply chains.
• Ability to work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• PC literate in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Full Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Member of, or working towards membership of an appropriate professional institution.
• Experience in nuclear or regulated environments.
• Proficient in the use of the CEMAR Contract Management System.
• Experience managing teams.

If you can demonstrate experience in approximately 60% of the roles and responsibilities outlined, we would still encourage you to apply. We recognise that the right candidate may not meet every requirement and can bring transferable skills and behaviours, with the potential to develop further in the role.

NUVIA’s Benefits Package

• 8.5% Pension Contribution & Life Assurance
• Private Medical Scheme*
• Employee Share Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Electrical Vehicles, Technology and Cycle to Work
• 18 Weeks Full Maternity Pay* (+21w SMP)
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 days after 5 years’ service, 31 days after 10 years’ service)
• Option to buy, sell and carry over up to 5 days annual leave per year
• In partnership with trade unions
• Personal Development & Further Education Support
• Long Service & Recognition Awards
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• After 1 year of service