Senior Quantity Surveyor

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team supporting the delivery of major power and energy infrastructure projects in and around Chesterfield.

This is a key role within a growing energy programme, offering the opportunity to take ownership of complex infrastructure packages and play a central part in the commercial success of high-value UK projects.

The Opportunity

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of power transmission, substation, and associated utilities projects, ensuring robust cost control, contractual compliance, and effective change management throughout the project lifecycle.

Working closely with project teams and senior stakeholders, you will provide commercial leadership across multiple workstreams, helping to drive successful delivery of critical energy infrastructure.

This is a hybrid role with 2 days per week on site in Chesterfield, offering flexibility alongside strong project exposure.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the commercial management of power and energy infrastructure projects
* Administer and manage contracts under NEC (Option C experience desirable)
* Manage the full lifecycle of Compensation Events and change control processes
* Maintain accurate control of Defined Cost, budgets, and cost forecasting
* Prepare and review detailed commercial reports and financial updates
* Manage subcontractor procurement, accounts, and valuations
* Support risk management and identification of commercial opportunities
* Provide clear commercial advice to project teams and senior stakeholders
* Ensure compliance with NEC processes and client commercial requirements
* Support negotiation and resolution of contractual matters as required

About You

* Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in the power, utilities, or infrastructure sector
* Strong knowledge of NEC contracts (essential)
* Experience with NEC Option C target cost contracts highly desirable
* Strong understanding of cost control, forecasting, and change management
* Demonstrable experience managing complex infrastructure projects
* Excellent commercial awareness and analytical capability
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to work effectively in fast-paced project environments

What's on Offer

* Opportunity to work on major UK power and energy infrastructure projects
* Exposure to complex substation and transmission programmes
* Strong pipeline of long-term project work
* Collaborative and supportive team environment
* Clear career progression opportunities
* Hybrid working - 2 days per week on site in Chesterfield



This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong NEC experience to take a leading role in delivering essential UK energy infrastructure projects. If you're looking to develop your career within a high-growth and technically challenging sector, we would be keen to hear from you.

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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