Senior Quantity Surveyor

This role is for a Senior Quantity Surveyor based in Bury St Edmunds, with a salary of £65,000 to £75,000 per annum. The successful candidate will take a leading commercial role on major UK power and utilities infrastructure programmes, with strong expertise in overhead line and substation projects required. Key responsibilities include leading the commercial management of overhead line and substation projects and developing and maintaining detailed cost plans, budgets and forecasts aligned to project objectives. The position involves full commercial and contractual management of complex infrastructure projects, from early-stage development through to final account.

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and commercially driven Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong expertise in overhead line (OHL) and substation projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leading commercial role on major UK power and utilities infrastructure programmes, working within a dynamic and growing consultancy environment delivering high-value energy projects.

The Opportunity

You will be responsible for the full commercial and contractual management of complex infrastructure projects, from early-stage development through to final account. Working across overhead cabling and substation schemes, you will provide expert commercial leadership to ensure successful delivery in terms of cost, programme, and risk.

Operating as a key interface between the client, delivery teams, and supply chain, you will play a critical role in driving commercial performance and ensuring robust contract administration throughout the project lifecycle.

Key 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 (primarily 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 collaboratively 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

About You

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the power, utilities, or energy sector
• Solid understanding of NEC contracts (preferred) or similar forms
• Demonstrable experience managing cost, procurement, and commercial delivery on complex infrastructure projects
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Confident working within multi-disciplinary project environments
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant commercial/project systems
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience
• MRICS (or working towards) desirable

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on major UK energy and utilities infrastructure projects
• Exposure to complex OHL and substation programmes
• Strong, collaborative consultancy environment
• Clear career progression and professional development support
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working - 2 days per week on site in Bury St Edmunds

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor with specialist overhead line and substation experience to take a key commercial role on major UK energy infrastructure programmes. If you are looking to develop your career within a high-growth and essential sector, we would be keen to hear from you.

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