Senior Quantity Surveyor

Our client is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team, supporting the delivery of major green energy infrastructure projects across Yorkshire.

This is an excellent opportunity to take a leading commercial role on a flagship programme that is directly contributing to the UK's transition to sustainable energy. You will be working within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment alongside engineers, project managers, and senior client stakeholders.

About the Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of the full commercial lifecycle across multiple infrastructure packages, ensuring robust cost control, contractual compliance, and effective financial management throughout project delivery.

You will be responsible for both strategic oversight and hands-on commercial administration, supporting successful delivery outcomes across complex energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

* Full end-to-end commercial management of major energy infrastructure projects
* Preparation, development, and ongoing management of budgets, cost plans, and forecasts
* Detailed cost reporting, cash flow forecasting, and financial performance analysis
* Administration and management of subcontractor and supplier contracts
* Application of value engineering techniques to optimise project outcomes
* Identification, assessment, and management of project risks and opportunities
* Full change management lifecycle, including variations and contractual claims
* Providing clear, informed commercial advice to project teams and senior stakeholders
* Ensuring strict compliance with client and company commercial procedures
* Supporting procurement activities and contract negotiations where required
* Working closely with delivery teams to ensure cost certainty and programme alignment

About the Projects

You will be working on high-value Yorkshire Green energy infrastructure schemes, supporting the development of sustainable power networks that are critical to regional and national decarbonisation goals. These projects are technically complex, commercially significant, and strategically important within the UK energy sector.

Candidate Requirements

* Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on large-scale infrastructure, utilities, or energy projects
* Strong understanding of commercial frameworks, ideally including NEC and/or JCT contracts
* Demonstrable experience in cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting
* Strong track record in subcontract management and negotiation
* Confident in managing change control, variations, and commercial risk
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and client teams
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
* Willingness to work 2-3 days per week on site in Yorkshire (York area)

Why This Role?

This is a standout opportunity to be part of a nationally significant green energy transformation programme, where your commercial expertise will directly support the delivery of sustainable infrastructure. You'll gain exposure to high-value projects, senior stakeholders, and a collaborative environment focused on innovation and long-term impact.

Apply:

Contact: Hayley Woodruff on 07897069216 / Jonathan Kirby on 07860273465

Apply with your CV to hayley.woodruff@bcuk.co.uk / jonathan.kirby@bcuk.co.uk

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