Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Job Title:

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Senior QS).

Location:

Cockermouth, CA13 0PN
. Hybrid - On Site / Office / WFH.

Employment Type:

Permanent. Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (DOE).

Start Date:

Immediate start preferred.

The opportunity:

A well-established engineering and infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team on a permanent basis. The role will support infrastructure and decommissioning works associated with Sellafield, operating within a highly regulated environment. Projects are typically valued between £2m-£3m, forming part of a department with an annual turnover of approximately £10m. This is a hybrid position, combining on-site presence, office-based work in Cockermouth, and some working from home.

• Full commercial management of infrastructure projects (£2m-£3m value)
• Cost planning, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Subcontractor procurement, management, and valuation
• Variations management and change control
• Contract administration and commercial risk management
• Client liaison and commercial negotiations
• Preparation and agreement of interim valuations and final accounts
• Working within CEMAR contract management software
• Supporting project delivery within a regulated and safety-critical environment

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor (Senior level preferred)
• Proven experience on large infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of contract administration and commercial processes
• Experience using CEMAR software
• Experience in regulated or decommissioning environments advantageous
• M&E knowledge desirable
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Ideally located within approximately one hour of Cockermouth, although this is not essential for the right candidate.

• Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 DOE
• Company car or car allowance
• Permanent position with long-term project pipeline
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Opportunity to work on technically complex infrastructure works