Senior Quantity Surveyor – Major Infrastructure (Hybrid)

Mitie; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression in energy projects

Job summary

Mitie Power & Grid is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activities on major UK infrastructure projects. The role covers NEC/JCT/FIDIC contract environments, cost control, risk management and lifecycle commercial leadership.

You will collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers and supply chain partners within a hybrid working model across UK-wide projects, driving profitability and governance while mentoring junior team members.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor role within construction, engineering, infrastructure, utilities or energy sectors.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts, change control and final accounts.
• Experience working under NEC, JCT, FIDIC or similar contract forms.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong financial reporting and forecasting capability.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel to project locations as required.
• Experience within power, utilities, renewable energy, transmission, distribution, BESS or substation projects.
• Knowledge of High Voltage (HV) electrical infrastructure and associated civil engineering works.
• Professional membership of RICS, CIOB, ICES, CICES or other relevant professional institution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of major projects or project workstreams.
• Maintain robust commercial controls throughout project delivery.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts and cost reports.
• Produce accurate Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and cash flow forecasts.
• Support project teams in maximising commercial performance and profitability.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Administer contracts in accordance with NEC, JCT, FIDIC and other standard forms of contract.
• Manage change control, compensation events, variations and contractual notices.
• Prepare, submit and negotiate applications for payment.
• Support the resolution of commercial and contractual issues.
• Prepare and negotiate final accounts with clients and supply chain partners.
• Support procurement activities and subcontract package management.
• Prepare and negotiate subcontract agreements.
• Assess subcontractor applications and valuations.
• Manage subcontractor accounts through to final account settlement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across the supply chain.
• Work closely with operational teams to support successful project delivery.
• Provide commercial guidance to Project Managers and delivery teams.
• Contribute to project reviews, risk workshops and client meetings.
• Ensure commercial governance and compliance requirements are met.
• Support and mentor junior commercial team members.
• Share best practice across the commercial function.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of commercial processes and standards.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management qualification

RICS/CIOB/ICES/CICES membership

Job description

Mitie Power & Grid is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activities on major UK infrastructure projects. The role covers NEC/JCT/FIDIC contract environments, cost control, risk management and lifecycle commercial leadership.

You will collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers and supply chain partners within a hybrid working model across UK-wide projects, driving profitability and governance while mentoring junior team members.