Lead Quantity Surveyor

Overview

As Lead Quantity Surveyor on the Western Link (WL2) project, you will own the commercial management of a multi-hundred-million asset, ensuring robust cost control and seamless contract administration. You will steer pre- and post-contract activities, support procurement, and coach project teams to manage risk and variations. Your work will underpin reliable project delivery for a major HVDC infrastructure that supports UK energy security. You will engage with cross-functional stakeholders to maintain cost accuracy and contract compliance, shaping commercial strategy and governance. This role offers hybrid working and significant impact on large-scale infrastructure.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary 65,000–76,000 per annum
• Annual market supplement 3,000
• Bonus based on personal and company performance
• Contributory pension with 12% company match
• Flexible benefits such as share incentive plan
• Salary sacrifice car and technology schemes

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-contract and post-contract commercial activities across a large-scale project portfolio
• Act as the lead commercial representative on contract management and budget estimates
• Support procurement activities with Contracts and Commercial Manager
• Ensure QA of construction contracts and maintain contractor commercial records
• Provide commercial guidance and coaching to project teams
• Oversee contractor cost management and KPI tracking
• Attend contract risk reviews and promote risk management practices
• Ensure contract compliance and administration throughout the lifecycle
• Monitor expenditure and develop cost forecasts
• Draft contract notices and manage communications between Client/Employer and Contractors/Suppliers
• Lead variation assessments and negotiations
• Support dispute avoidance and escalation processes
• Mentor Graduate, Assistant and Quantity Surveyors
• Build relationships with Project Managers, Planners, Accountants, Procurement, Legal, Regulatory and external contractors

Key requirements

• Proven experience delivering multiple projects and leading contract and commercial activities
• Strong stakeholder engagement, risk management, tendering, procurement and negotiations
• Experience with NEC4 contracts (Options A, C, E) and FIDIC Silver Book
• Experience on major infrastructure projects and JV environments (desirable)
• Strong commercial awareness, analytical skills, and ability to influence stakeholders
• Full UK driving licence and travel capability
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Construction Law or related discipline

• Stakeholder management
• Analytical thinking
• Influencing and negotiation
• NEC4 contracts (Options A, C, E)
• FIDIC Silver Book
• Contract management

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