Senior Quantity Surveyor - UK

Metlen; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private global medical plan

Pension plan

Discounted gym membership

Collaborative working environment

Career progression & learning

Job summary

Metlen Energy & Metals in London seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management for utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects. You will prepare BoQ/BoM, build cost estimates and pricing, and work with engineering, procurement and tender teams to ensure competitive bids.

The role requires 5+ years in QS/cost management, on-site exposure, and strong Excel reporting for complex data across the UK & Ireland. A civil/electrical/mechanical engineering background is desirable.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management or Estimating.
• Experience on Solar PV, BESS or large-scale renewables projects.
• Strong understanding of construction costs, quantities, pricing and risk.
• Experience preparing BoQs, BoMs, cost estimates and tender pricing.
• Engineering background in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical is desirable.
• On-site experience in construction or renewables preferred.
• Experience across the UK and Ireland.
• Excel and commercial reporting skills with complex cost data.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed BoQ and BoM based on designs for Solar PV and BESS.
• Develop accurate cost estimates, budgets and pricing schedules.
• Review designs to validate quantities, specs and commercial assumptions.
• Liaise with Engineering, Procurement and Tender teams for pricing accuracy.
• Analyse supplier and subcontractor quotations for competitive pricing.
• Identify cost risks and value engineering opportunities.
• Support Tender Manager with pricing strategies.
• Document all costings with traceable records.
• Support post-bid reviews and lessons learned.
• Maintain cost databases and standard pricing tools.
• Work with project teams to understand construction requirements.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Cost Management

Estimating

Tender Pricing

On-site Experience

Office & Site

UK & Ireland Experience

Excel Proficiency

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Engineering background

Tools

Excel

Job description

AtMETLEN Energy & Metals, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, positioned at the forefront of the energy transition while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy at both the European and global levels. We are a global industrial and energy company operating across two highly interconnected and complementary sectors: Energy and Metals. With a consolidated turnover of €5,683 million and an EBITDA of €1,080 million, along with a workforce of over 7,627 dedicated individuals, we drive success through cutting-edge technology and diverse talent.

We are committed to embracing new state-of-the-art technologies and advancements, propelling us towards a cleaner, brighter tomorrow. Our positive footprint extends across five continents, creating a lasting impact. At METLEN, we foster a culture of resilience, challenge, respect, excellence, andchange, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.

As we continue to expand our activities across the UK and Ireland, we are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyorto join our team in our London office, supporting the commercial and cost management of utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.

The role will support the preparation, assessment and management of project costings across tender and project development stages, ensuring accurate quantities, competitive pricing and robust commercial assumptions.

This is a commercially focused position, requiring strong quantity surveying expertise, attention to detail and the ability to work closely with engineering, procurement, tender and project teams across both office and site environments.

Your role will encompass:

• Preparing detailed Bills of Quantities (BoQ) and Bills of Materials (BoM) based on completed engineering designs for Solar PV and BESS projects.

• Developing accurate cost estimates, budgets and pricing schedules, ensuring alignment with project scope, specifications and tender requirements.

• Reviewing engineering designs and project documentation to validate quantities, specifications and commercial assumptions.

• Liaising closely with Engineering, Procurement and Tender teams to ensure accurate quantities, specifications and pricing.

• Obtaining, analysing and evaluating supplier and subcontractor quotations to support competitive and realistic project pricing.

• Identifying cost risks, commercial opportunities and value engineering options to optimise project costs and margins.

• Supporting the Tender Manager in defining pricing strategies and ensuring the commercial competitiveness of tender submissions.

• Ensuring all costings are accurately documented, traceable and compliant with internal standards and client requirements.

• Supporting tender reviews, commercial assessments and post-bid analysis, capturing lessons learned and improving future estimating processes.

• Maintaining and updating cost databases, benchmarks and standard pricing tools for Solar PV, BESS and associated infrastructure.

• Working closely with project and site teams to understand construction requirements, quantities, variations and cost implications.

• Supporting the wider commercial team with cost analysis and quantity surveying activities throughout project delivery.

What you bring to the role:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Estimating or a closely related discipline.

• Proven experience working on Solar PV, BESS or other large-scale renewable energy projects.

• Strong understanding of construction costs, quantities, pricing, subcontractor procurement and commercial risk.

• Experience preparing BoQs, BoMs, cost estimates and tender pricing.

• A Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering background is highly desirable.

• Previous on-site experience within construction, infrastructure or renewable energy projects is strongly preferred.

• Experience working across both office and site environments, with the ability to engage effectively with project and construction teams.

• Experience supporting projects and tenders across the UK and Ireland.

• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with excellent attention to detail.

• Strong Excel and commercial reporting skills, with the ability to work with complex cost data and pricing information.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate costings within tight tender and project deadlines.

• Proactive, commercially minded and solution-oriented approach.

• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

Your Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package.

• Private global medical plan.

• Pension plan.

• Discounted gym membership.

• Collaborative and professional working environment.

• Opportunities for continuous learning, development and career progression.

At Metlen Energy & Metals, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our people can grow, collaborate and achieve their full potential.

We respect your personal data. All personal information in your application and CV will remain strictly confidential.
At Metlen Energy & Metals we are proud to have Diversity and Inclusion at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

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