Senior Quantity Surveyor

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial activities on a major nuclear decommissioning project in the UK. The role requires at least 5 years of experience in construction, strong negotiation skills, and a degree in a relevant discipline. This position involves working 3 days in Manchester and 2 days in North Wales, contributing to a pioneering infrastructure project that focuses on innovation and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' post-graduate experience in construction.
• Proven ability to manage commercial activities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial activities across the project lifecycle.
• Prepare valuations, applications for payment and cost reports.
• Lead risk, cost control and change management.

Skills

Strong commercial acumen

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of construction contracts

Education

Degree in a RICS / CICES-accredited discipline

Job description

Overview

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Nuclear & Defence. Rate: Dependent on experience | IR35: TBC (preferably inside). 3 days Manchester / 2 days North Wales

We're looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to take the commercial lead on a major UK nuclear decommissioning project - a pioneering scheme transforming complex infrastructure and creating long-term environmental benefit.

If you're commercially astute, contract-savvy and ready to make an impact on a technically challenging, high-profile programme, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll do

• Manage all commercial activities across the project lifecycle
• Prepare valuations, applications for payment and cost reports
• Lead risk, cost control and change management
• Oversee procurement, tendering, and supply chain contracts
• Provide expert contractual and commercial advice

What you'll bring

• Minimum 5 years' post-graduate experience in construction
• Strong commercial acumen and knowledge of construction contracts
• Skilled negotiator with excellent communication and reporting skills
• Degree in a RICS / CICES-accredited discipline (Chartered preferred)
• Able to work 3 days in Manchester and 2 days in North Wales

Join

Join a team delivering one of the UK's most exciting infrastructure projects - combining innovation, sustainability and precision to shape the future of the nuclear sector