Senior Quantity Surveyor - Nuclear (Accommodation Allowance)

Morson Edge; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Private medical insurance

Generous pension contribution

Annual performance bonus

Flexible benefits package

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Morson Edge in Whitehaven is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery of a major infrastructure programme in West Cumbria. You will manage procurement, contract administration, and financial governance, ensuring value, risk control and compliant reporting across the project lifecycle.

Candidates should be experienced in NEC contracts, lead a commercial team, and work with project managers and clients.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and subcontract administration.
• Proven ability to manage cost reporting and financial governance.
• Leadership experience mentoring junior commercial staff.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of major infrastructure projects from procurement to final account.
• Administer subcontract packages, valuations, payments, variations and change management.
• Monitor project costs, forecasts and commercial performance; prepare cost reports.
• Support applications for payment and financial reporting; ensure governance.
• Lead and mentor Assistant Quantity Surveyors and junior staff.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

NEC contracts

Subcontract management

Cost reporting

Negotiation

Education

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CEMAR

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

West Cumbria (Whitehaven) | Major Infrastructure Programme

Join one of the UKs most significant infrastructure projects.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading UK infrastructure contractor delivering a major long-term programme based in Whitehaven, Cumbria.

Working within a high-performing commercial team, youll play a key role in the successful commercial delivery of complex infrastructure projects, managing subcontractors, supporting project leadership and helping to drive commercial performance across the project lifecycle.

This role offers exposure to nationally significant projects, excellent career development opportunities and the chance to work alongside some of the industrys leading commercial professionals.

Applications are welcomed from candidates across the UK. If youre willing to stay in Cumbria during the working week, weekly accommodation and sustenance support is available, making this an attractive opportunity for professionals who dont wish to relocate permanently.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor, youll provide commercial leadership across a major infrastructure project, ensuring robust contract administration, commercial governance and financial control throughout delivery.

You'll work closely with project managers, engineers, procurement teams and clients to maximise value, manage risk and ensure projects are delivered safely, commercially and successfully.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to step into a senior position, or an established Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking a fresh challenge on a flagship infrastructure programme.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Management

• Manage the commercial administration of major infrastructure projects from procurement through to final account.
• Administer subcontract packages, including valuations, payments, variations and change management.
• Monitor project costs, forecasts and commercial performance.
• Prepare accurate cost reports, forecasts and commercial submissions.
• Support the preparation of applications for payment and financial reporting.

Contract Administration

• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and commercial procedures.
• Manage subcontractor accounts and contractual correspondence.
• Support the management of change control and compensation events.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation strategies where required.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong working relationships with project teams, clients and the wider supply chain.
• Support collaborative working across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Provide commercial advice to operational teams to support successful project delivery.

Team Leadership

• Mentor and support Assistant Quantity Surveyors and junior commercial staff.
• Contribute to the development of a high-performing commercial team.
• Promote continuous improvement and the sharing of best practice.

Governance & Performance

• Ensure commercial reporting is accurate, timely and compliant with project procedures.
• Maintain high standards of commercial governance throughout the project.
• Highlight commercial risks, issues and opportunities to senior management.

About You

Youll be a commercially focused professional who enjoys working on complex infrastructure projects and is confident managing both contractual and financial aspects of project delivery.

Essential

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of subcontract management and commercial administration.
• Experience preparing cost reports, forecasts and commercial reporting.
• Excellent understanding of NEC contracts (or other standard forms of contract).
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Experience working collaboratively with project teams and clients.
• Degree qualified (or equivalent industry experience).
• Able to obtain, or currently hold, the appropriate security clearance.

Desirable

• Experience within nuclear, defence, energy, rail, utilities or other highly regulated sectors.
• Experience using commercial management systems such as CEMAR.
• Chartered status (RICS, CIOB or equivalent), or working towards professional accreditation.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior commercial team members.

Whats on Offer?

In return, youll receive an excellent salary and benefits package together with the opportunity to build your career on one of the UKs most prestigious infrastructure programmes.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Company car or car allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Generous pension contribution
• Enhanced annual leave with the option to purchase additional days
• Flexible benefits package
• Cycle to Work scheme and lifestyle discounts
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Employee wellbeing and mental health support
• Long-term project security within a growing infrastructure business
• Working Away opportunities

Candidates from across the UK are encouraged to apply.

For those willing to stay in Cumbria during the working week, weekly accommodation and sustenance support is available, allowing you to work on a landmark project without the need to relocate permanently.