Senior Quantity Surveyor – Power & Infrastructure Delivery

Laing O'Rourke; Chesterfield; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the Great Grid Partnership, delivering critical UK power infrastructure from Chesterfield toward the High Marnham site. You will oversee commercial activities, manage live subcontract packages, and mentor junior team members.

The role requires NEC experience, a Quantity Surveying degree, and strong communication with clients and suppliers. An exciting opportunity to shape major infrastructure projects with a historic contractor.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying; RICS membership desirable but not essential.
• Experience managing live subcontract packages under NEC contracts.
• Experience on power, energy or infrastructure projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage commercial risk while driving project performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial and quantity surveying duties across allocated work packages.
• Measurement, valuation, and agreement of works.
• Preparation and management of interim applications and payment certificates.
• Drafting, managing, and closing out subcontracts.
• Managing live subcontract packages, including commercial performance, change, valuations, payments, and contractual obligations.
• Monthly cost reporting and commercial forecasting.
• Preparation, management, and negotiation of claims and final accounts.
• Identifying, pricing, and managing change control processes.
• Advising project teams on contractual obligations, commercial risks, and opportunities.
• Producing contract reviews, BPR information, and management reports.
• Supporting project budget establishment from contract award stage.
• Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Mentoring and supporting junior commercial team members.

Skills

NEC contracts experience

Subcontract management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Commercial risk management

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS membership desirable

Job description

Laing O'Rourke is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the Great Grid Partnership, delivering critical UK power infrastructure from Chesterfield toward the High Marnham site. You will oversee commercial activities, manage live subcontract packages, and mentor junior team members.

The role requires NEC experience, a Quantity Surveying degree, and strong communication with clients and suppliers. An exciting opportunity to shape major infrastructure projects with a historic contractor.