Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Description Senior Quantity Surveyor - Nuclear & Energy Infrastructure Location: Cumbria (Sellafield - 3 days per week on site)Salary: Up to 70,000 + car allowance & packageAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading infrastructure contractor delivering a complex, long-term programme of work at Sellafield as part of the UK's nuclear decommissioning and waste processing programme.The Role As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, You will take on a senior commercial role working across a number of complex, multidisciplinary engineering projects. Your responsibilities will span the full project life cycle from procurement and tendering through to subcontractor management and settlement of final accounts.The position requires regular presence at Sellafield (3 days per week), with flexibility for office or remote working on remaining days.Key responsibilities include:End-to-end commercial management of engineering construction work packagesCost management, forecasting and commercial reporting across complex projectsNEC contract administration, including change control and pricing of compensation eventsPreparation of applications for payment and monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs)Subcontract procurement and management of subcontractor packagesAdministration of subcontract accounts through to final accountMaintaining accurate cost forecasts, audits and financial reportingStakeholder management across client, supply chain and internal teamsUse of CEMAR and adherence to governance, assurance and audit requirementsIdentifying opportunities for value engineering, efficiency and digital/LEAN improvementLine management, mentoring and development of junior commercial staffAbout You You will be an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a background in engineering construction, energy, utilities or nuclear projects, comfortable working in a regulated environment.You will ideally have:BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent experience)Chartered status (MRICS / MCInstCES / MCIOB) or actively working towardsStrong NEC4 contract experienceExperience on large-scale engineering construction or industrial projectsPrevious exposure to nuclear, energy, power generation or utilities environments (desirable)Strong Excel capability (including formulas and pivot tables)Experience leading or mentoring junior commercial staffA proactive, organised and analytical approach Essential requirements:Ability to pass BPSS / DBS security clearanceRight to work in the UKClean driving licenceCSCS card (Professional Qualified Person)What's On Offer The position promises excellent career prospects, a great work life balance and a generous salary & package that includes:Starting salary of up to 70,0004,000 car allowance or company car25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysCompetitive pension schemePrivate healthcareFlexible working arrangements where role permitsLong-term, secure workload on nationally significant infrastructureClear career progression and continued professional development If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a new challenge or a Quantity Surveyor ready to step up into a senior role, get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group today on 01342 330 539.Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website. JBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-02-03