Senior Quantity Surveyor

Gold Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Private healthcare

Private pension contributions

Paid professional fees

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Gold Group is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support major nuclear decommissioning programmes from Warrington or Cumbria. You will drive comprehensive commercial management across high-value projects, including cost control, contract administration, and governance with clients, regulators, and stakeholders.

The role suits an experienced QS with nuclear or regulated infrastructure background, able to lead on complex contracts and multi-year programmes.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related field with MRICS preferred.
• Substantial experience in nuclear, defence, or regulated infrastructure sectors.
• Strong knowledge of NEC3/NEC4, FIDIC, or ICE contracts.

Responsibilities

• Full lifecycle commercial management on nuclear decommissioning and infrastructure projects.
• Contract administration under NEC, FIDIC, or ICE forms of contract.
• Preparation and management of cost plans, valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Risk management, change control, and early warning processes.
• Engagement with nuclear regulators and compliance frameworks.
• Reporting to senior stakeholders and clients on commercial performance.
• Supporting dispute resolution and contractual claims management.
• Mentoring and guidance to junior commercial staff.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

MRICS

Tools

NEC3/NEC4

FIDIC

ICE contracts

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Nuclear Decommissioning

Manchester, Warrington or Cumbria | Nuclear Sector | £65,000 to £80,000 + £6,000 travel + Benefits | UK Nationals Only

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading specialist consultancy supporting some of the UK's most strategically important nuclear decommissioning programmes. Working from either Warrington or Cumbria, you will play a central commercial role on complex, long-duration programmes that are critical to the UK's nuclear management strategy.

This role is ideally suited to an experienced quantity surveyor who has already worked within the nuclear, defence, or highly regulated infrastructure sectors and is looking to take on greater responsibility within a highly respected organisation.

The Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will provide comprehensive commercial management services to major nuclear decommissioning clients. You will be responsible for all aspects of cost management, contract administration, and commercial reporting across high-value, technically complex projects. You will work closely with client-side project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure robust commercial governance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Full lifecycle commercial management on nuclear decommissioning and infrastructure projects
• Contract administration under NEC, FIDIC, or ICE forms of contract
• Preparation and management of cost plans, valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Risk management, change control, and early warning processes
• Engagement with nuclear regulators and compliance frameworks
• Reporting to senior stakeholders and clients on commercial performance
• Supporting dispute resolution and contractual claims management
• Providing mentoring and guidance to more junior commercial staff

Candidate Requirements

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related field MRICS qualification preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Substantial experience in the nuclear new build, nuclear decommissioning, or other regulated infrastructure sectors
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4, FIDIC, or ICE contracs
• Experience managing high-value, complex, multi-year programmes
• Ability to engage effectively with senior clients, contractors, and stakeholders
• Must be a UK National with the ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC level)
• Willingness to work from either Warrington or Cumbria offices

What can they offer you?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior QS to be part of a nationally significant nuclear programme shaping the UK's energy future. The SQS will be joining a growing business that can offer exposure to a wide range of clients and complex projects. You'll be given a structured career path, an excellent work life balance and a generous salary & package that includes:

• Starting salary of £65,000 to £80,000
• £6,000 travel allowance
• 25 days leave + bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Private pension contributions
• Paid professional fees
• Discretionary bonus paid twice a year
• Travel and accommodation costs covered for all travel