Senior Quantity Surveyor – Major Energy Project (On-site)

Vital Energi; Gatwick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

25 days' annual leave + 8 bank hols

Free onsite gym

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Vital Energi is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major project at Gatwick with a 3-day on-site commitment in West Sussex. You will support financial management of contracts, manage commercial risk, and drive value through procurement, invoicing, and final accounts.

The ideal candidate will hold a BSc in Quantity Surveying (MRICS or equivalent) and have strong NEC3/NEC4 experience, including Option A. A UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Senior Quantity Surveyor with a proven track record in construction.
• BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution (MRICS or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including Options A–E (A preferred).
• Experience within construction and/or M&E sectors with commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Support financial management of contracts with Contracts/Project Managers.
• Vet client documentation for tender alignment and negotiations.
• Create a Commercial Risk Register and monitor risk with mitigations.
• Issue enquiries for major plant and subcontract packages; evaluate quotations and issue POs.
• Prepare and submit payment applications; obtain certificates and progress payments.
• Measure, agree variations and loss/expense claims to final accounts.
• Maintain on-site record-keeping and issue notices per contract provisions.
• Prepare CVRs and Cash/Spend Profiles; attend Contract Review Meetings.
• Authorize and code supplier/subcontractor invoices for payment.
• Measure, certify and agree subcontractors' interim valuations and final accounts.

Skills

Commercial acumen

UK driving licence

Education

BSc Quantity Surveying

MRICS or equivalent

Tools

NEC3/NEC4 contracts (Options A-E)

Job description

Vital Energi is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major project at Gatwick with a 3-day on-site commitment in West Sussex. You will support financial management of contracts, manage commercial risk, and drive value through procurement, invoicing, and final accounts.

The ideal candidate will hold a BSc in Quantity Surveying (MRICS or equivalent) and have strong NEC3/NEC4 experience, including Option A. A UK driving licence is essential.