Senior Quantity Surveyor - Cornwall

Progressive; Newquay; On-site; GBP 96,000 - 126,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £600 per day Inside IR35

Major UK energy infrastructure project

Immediate start

Long-term contract

High-profile substation development

Job summary

Progressive is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major substation project at India Queens, Cornwall. This site-based role requires strong commercial leadership across the project lifecycle, ensuring cost control, contract compliance and robust reporting.

You will work with the Project Manager and delivery team to manage budgets, change control, subcontract packages and final accounts, with NEC contract expertise in power infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Proven Senior QS experience in power, utilities or major infra projects.
• Experience on substations, transmission or National Grid projects.
• Strong NEC contracts understanding and application.
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts and final accounts.
• Excellent commercial awareness and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead all on-site commercial and quantity surveying activities.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, valuations and cashflow.
• Administer contracts, variations, and change control.
• Prepare and negotiate subcontract packages.
• Produce cost/value reconciliation and forecasts.
• Monitor performance and identify risks and opportunities.
• Provide contractual and commercial advice to delivery team.
• Manage payment applications and final accounts.
• Ensure governance and client/supplier relationships.

Skills

Commercial leadership

NEC contracts

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Substation experience

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Site Based)

Location: India Queens Substation, St Austell, Cornwall

Contract Type: Contract (Inside IR35)

Rate: Up to £600 per day

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: 45 hours per week (Site Based)

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial leadership on a major substation project at India Queens, Cornwall. Working closely with the Project Manager and wider delivery team, you will take ownership of all commercial activities across the project lifecycle, ensuring robust cost control, contract compliance, change management, and financial reporting.

This is a site-based position requiring a commercially focused professional with a strong background in power, utilities, transmission, distribution, substations, or major infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial and quantity surveying activities on-site.
• Manage project budgets, cost forecasts, valuations, and cashflow.
• Administer contracts and manage compensation events, variations, and change control.
• Prepare and negotiate subcontract packages and manage subcontractor accounts.
• Produce accurate cost/value reconciliation reports and financial forecasts.
• Monitor commercial performance and identify project risks and opportunities.
• Support the delivery team with contractual and commercial advice.
• Manage applications for payment, assessments, and final accounts.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and internal governance procedures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and project stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within power, utilities, energy, civil engineering, or major infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience working on substations, transmission, distribution, or National Grid projects.
• Strong understanding and practical application of NEC contracts.
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts, change control, and final accounts.
• Excellent commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate independently in a site-based commercial lead role.
• Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent commercial background.

Desirable Experience

• National Grid project experience.
• High Voltage (HV) substation experience (132kV-400kV).
• Major infrastructure, energy transition, or power sector projects.
• Exposure to principal contractor environments.

What's on Offer

• Long-term contract opportunity.
• Up to £600 per day Inside IR35.
• Major UK energy infrastructure project.
• Immediate start available.
• Opportunity to play a key role on a high-profile substation development.