Senior Quantity Surveyor – OHL & Substation (Hybrid)

Building Careers UK Ltd; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

On-site days in Bury St Edmunds

Career progression

Professional development support

Competitive salary

Job summary

Building Careers UK Ltd is assisting a client to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong overhead line and substation project experience in the UK power sector.

You will lead the commercial management from development through final account, interfacing with clients, delivery teams, and the supply chain to ensure cost, programme, and risk are controlled. Hybrid working is available with on-site days in Bury St Edmunds.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience.
• MRICS desirable.
• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the power, utilities, or energy sector.
• Solid understanding of NEC contracts (preferred) or similar forms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of overhead line and substation projects.
• Develop and maintain detailed cost plans, budgets, and forecasts aligned to project objectives.
• Monitor project performance, providing accurate cost reporting and variance analysis.
• Administer contracts (NEC/JCT or similar) including compensation events and change control.
• Support procurement strategy, including tender preparation, evaluation, and contract award.
• Manage subcontractor accounts including payments, variations, and final accounts.
• Identify, assess, and manage commercial risks and opportunities across projects.
• Provide clear and concise commercial reporting to senior stakeholders and client teams.
• Work with engineers, project managers, and delivery teams to drive value and efficiency.
• Support dispute avoidance through proactive contract and commercial management.
• Promote best practice and continuous improvement across commercial processes.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Commercial acumen

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

MRICS (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Commercial/project systems

Job description

Building Careers UK Ltd is assisting a client to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong overhead line and substation project experience in the UK power sector.

You will lead the commercial management from development through final account, interfacing with clients, delivery teams, and the supply chain to ensure cost, programme, and risk are controlled. Hybrid working is available with on-site days in Bury St Edmunds.