Senior Quantity Surveyor — Hybrid Nuclear Defence Projects

Nuclearinst; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Pension with life assurance

Employee share scheme

Advanced wellbeing programs

Job summary

Cavendish Nuclear is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for our Warrington, Cheshire site with hybrid working. You will provide expert commercial leadership across major nuclear defence projects, guiding teams and stakeholders from bid through to final account.

You will lead contract reviews, manage tender processes, oversee post-contract performance, and ensure value is delivered while managing risk. This role offers significant responsibility and growth within national projects.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent).
• Strong experience in commercial management within engineering, construction or infrastructure.
• Proven ability with NEC3 contracts and complex contract delivery.
• Willingness to mentor or develop junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Providing commercial management and guidance across projects, supporting Quantity Surveyors and project teams.
• Leading contract reviews, subcontract drafting and commercial governance activities.
• Managing tender processes and commercial evaluations for complex equipment and service providers.
• Overseeing post‑contract commercial performance, including change management and subcontractor claims.
• Delivering final account settlements while protecting commercial and contractual interests.

Skills

Commercial management

NEC3 contracts

Major projects

Contract delivery

Mentoring juniors

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Cavendish Nuclear is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for our Warrington, Cheshire site with hybrid working. You will provide expert commercial leadership across major nuclear defence projects, guiding teams and stakeholders from bid through to final account.

You will lead contract reviews, manage tender processes, oversee post-contract performance, and ensure value is delivered while managing risk. This role offers significant responsibility and growth within national projects.