Senior Quantity Surveyor: Energy & Decarbonisation Projects

Ameresco

West of England

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Ameresco Bristol City Leap seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management from pre-construction to final account on decarbonisation projects. You will manage budgets, CVRs, and contract administration, ensuring profitability and program alignment.

Role requires UK driving licence, DBS eligibility, and ability to travel to project sites across the region. You will collaborate with clients and teams, mentor junior QS staff, and uphold health and safety standards.

Qualifications

Be degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
Have proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor for both Client and Main Contractor environments.
Have a strong understanding of NEC and JCT contracts.
Have demonstrable experience delivering projects across building, infrastructure, energy, utilities, or civil engineering sectors.
Have excellent knowledge of cost management, contractual procurement, contract administration, valuation and final accounting process.
Have strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify opportunities and manage risk.
Be skilled in analysing complex tender documents and pricing schedules.
Be familiar with decarbonisation projects.
Have excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
Possess strong organisation and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Be proficient in commercial reporting and forecasting.
Have a full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project locations as required.
Ability to pass a DBS check.

Responsibilities

Manage all commercial aspects of construction projects throughout the project lifecycle.
Prepare, maintain and monitor project budgets, cost plans, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
Produce and manage Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and provide accurate commercial reporting.
Administer and manage contracts, including NEC and/or JCT forms of contract.
Prepare, submit, and negotiate interim valuations, variations, compensation events, and final accounts.
Work closely with operational teams to ensure project scope, programme, and commercial objectives are achieved.
Assess and value change throughout the project lifecycle and ensure all entitlements are captured and recovered.
Support bid and pre-construction teams with cost advice, procurement strategies, and tender submissions.
Attend and lead commercial meetings, providing advice and guidance to project teams.
Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure commercial obligations are fulfilled.
Undertake site visits to monitor progress, verify works completed, and support commercial decision-making.
Ensure compliance with company procedures, contractual requirements, and health and safety standards.
Be commercially sharp with hands‑on experience in pre-contract and contract negotiations.
Background in roles such as pre‑construction manager, contract manager, commercial manager or equivalent.
Lead subcontract procurement activities, including preparation of tender enquiries, tender analysis, negotiations, and subcontract award recommendations.
Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks to protect project performance and profitability.
Maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
Mentor and support Assistant and Quantity Surveyors within the commercial team.
Perform additional duties as specified by line manager/director.