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Quantity Surveyor £300m+ Major Energy Infrastructure Location : Enfield, Hoddesdon, or Bishops Stortford (Site-based 4 days per week) Salary : £40,000 - £52,000 (DOE) + £6,000 Car Allowance + Top-Tier Package Sector : Energy & Transmission Contractor-Side NEC4 Option CI am currently partnering with one of the UK's leading infrastructure contractors to source a driven Quantity Surveyor for a flagship £300m+ energy transmission project in the South East.Major mega-projects like this are demanding, but they are also career accelerators. Because this scheme is still in its early stages, you won't be inheriting messy, half-finished commercial structures. Instead, you will be working closely with the Senior Commercial team to set up the commercial frameworks, manage complex NEC4 target-cost subcontracts, and secure your own pathway to a Senior QS title.If you have cut your teeth in civil engineering or infrastructure and are looking for a high-profile scheme to put on your CV, this is the project to do it on. What You'll Be Doing Working within a highly experienced commercial team, you will take responsibility for key sub-packages on this technically complex energy scheme. Your day-to-day will involve: Managing subcontractor accounts from procurement and interim payments through to final account settlement. Assisting with the preparation of upstream valuations and applications for payment with robust contractual substantiation. Administering the contract (NEC4 Option C), including drafting early warnings, compensation events, and maintaining commercial registers. Measuring works accurately in accordance with standard methods. Identifying commercial risks and opportunities, and flagging these proactively to the Senior QS. Ensuring accurate cost allocation and coding to support internal cost reporting and margin analysis. Collaborating daily with site engineers, project managers, and client reps to ensure the commercial strategy aligns with operational delivery. What We're Looking For I am looking for an intermediate QS who is commercially astute, confident in challenging costs, and ready to step up on a major infrastructure stage. Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, energy, utilities, or heavy infrastructure. Solid working knowledge of the NEC suite. NEC4 Option C experience is a distinct advantage, though Options A or E will be considered. HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline. Membership of RICS/ICES is highly desirable, or an active commitment to working towards chartership. Commercially driven, thick-skinned enough to manage sub-contractors effectively, and an excellent communicator. What My Client Can Offer You Beyond the chance to work on a nationally significant grid upgrade, my client offers a highly competitive and comprehensive package: Starting base salary of £42,000 - £52,000 (negotiable depending on experience). £6,000 car allowance. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with the option to buy more). Discretionary annual bonus and structured annual salary reviews. Competitive contributory pension scheme. Private healthcare, life assurance, and health screening. Enhanced maternity, paternity, and sick pay. A clear, structured, and supported development plan to get you to Senior QS. Interested in a confidential chat? Projects of this scale and stage don't hit the market every day. If your CV isn't quite up to date but you want to learn more, apply anyway or drop me a direct message to discuss the role in strict confidence. 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.

Commercial Manager Frankfurt, Munich, Helsinki, Amsterdam €110,000 €130,000 + Benefits + Accommodation + Travel We re seeking experienced Commercial Managers to join a leading international engineering and construction contractor, delivering complex, high-value data centre and advanced technology projects across Europe. With active projects in Frankfurt, Munich, Helsinki, and Amsterdam, this is an exceptional opportunity to play a key commercial leadership role in delivering world-class engineering solutions for some of the largest hyperscale clients in the industry. As a Commercial Manager, you ll take full ownership of the commercial and contractual delivery of major projects, typically ranging from €50M to €300M in value. You ll oversee financial performance, cost control, risk management, and procurement, ensuring all commercial outcomes align with company objectives and client expectations. Key Responsibilities Lead all commercial aspects of major engineering projects from tender through to final account. Oversee budgets, forecasts, and monthly cost reporting, ensuring compliance with approved margins. Manage subcontracts, supplier negotiations, and contract administration in line with company procedures. Work closely with project, finance, and procurement teams to optimise financial performance. Drive risk and opportunity management processes across multiple projects. Act as the primary commercial point of contact for clients, consultants, and subcontractors. Mentor and support Quantity Surveyors and project teams. Ensure full compliance with contract terms, notices, and reporting procedures. About You 5+ years experience in a commercial management or senior quantity surveying role. Proven track record delivering large-scale construction or data centre projects. Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline. Strong contractual and financial acumen with a proactive, solution-focused mindset. Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams. What s on Offer €110,000 €130,000 salary (DOE) Accommodation + Travel + Benefits package Rotational options available (for non-local hires) Long-term career progression with an industry leader in the data centre sector. Opportunity to work on landmark European projects with cutting-edge technology.

Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Bristol (BS1) Salary: 65,000 to 80,000 + car allowance + benefits Sector: Tier 1, New Build, Main contracting 40m + Start Date: ASAP Senior Quantity Surveyor - The Company: Our client is a one of the leading and largest privateley owned main contractors in the UK with an enviable reputation within the South West market across new build construction sectors. Typical projects are major flagship New build construction (non housing) - across sectors with project values typically above 40 million. Senior Quantity Surveyor - The Role: A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the regional commercial team from an office or site base (BS1). You will be responsible for leading the day to day commercial aspects of a large new build project in Bristol as the project commercial lead. This position will report to a Commercial Manager and offers strong development opportunities and career progression. The role could be office, site or more likely a mix of both. The company is one of the best UK employers and provides a strong emplyment package with excellent benefits. Typical duties & responsibilities: To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project. Help to prepare the cost / value reconciliation reports accurately Prepare and agree interim valuations at the agreed dates to gain the best commercial advantage for the company. Assist in-agreeing final accounts with subcontractors to maximise project margins. Ensure sub contract orders are prepared in accordance with company procedure with reference to the date given on the procurement schedules and / or in accordance with the contract programme having achieved the appropriate approvals. Maintain control of sub contractor s accounts and minimise the cost of any variations. Manage subcontracts in terms of valuation and correspondence. To carry out duties as quantity surveyor on projects as instructed. To ensure optimum commercial return is achieved for the project in their control. Prepare or assist with cost / value reconciliation reports on a monthly basis accurately reporting the forecast final financial position of the project. Prepare turnover cash flow forecasts as directed by line manager at the commencement of all projects, updating as required and recording actual valuation achieved against forecast. Senior Quantity Surveyor - The Person You will have at least 7 yeards experience in Quantity Surveying (Construction new build) Relevent HND/HNC/Degree Demonstrable experience of working on construction new build projects of at least 15m+ in value Experience working for a main contractor is essential Keen to progress a long term career Commutable to Bristol BS1 Experience in Commercial / non-resi sectors Innovative - ability to identify better ways of doing things A good team player, someone who wants to be part of a growing business to achieve common goals. The Reward: Competitive salary Flexible working Very strong company benefits package Varied and unique projects across sectors Continued local work within the area. Please contact Foresight Search for more information on this, or any other vacancy

Managing Quantity Surveyor Location : Peterborough Salary : 72,000 to 85,000 + package An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join an award winning infrastructure contractor on a 300m project in Peterborough. The Managing Quantity Surveyor will play a pivotal role in a multi-million pound investment designed to modernize the regional energy network and future-proof the UK's path to Net Zero. This is a career defining project and an opportunity to join a business that is both financially secure and with a multi-billion pound forward order book. As the commercial lead on the project, you'll have an all encompassing role that covers the full project life cycle including the day to day management of a site based commercial team, working closely with the client and various stakeholders and taking overall responsibility for the sound commercial delivery of the project. Some of your main responsibilities will include: Designing and implementing robust commercial strategies to maximise margin Agree terms with subcontracts (NEC4) whilst ensuring risk is apportioned whilst delivering best value to the client Challenge cost value reports and forecasts, maintaining a detailed "bottom-up" outlook Oversee the change management process Providing regular project updates to the commercial leadership team Act as a mentor to junior surveyors, offering advice and guidance where required My client is looking for a commercially astute leader who thrives in complex, high-stakes civil engineering projects. You'll also need: Ideally chartered or working towards chartered status An in-depth knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts The ability to make confident and informed decisions whilst under pressure Excellent written communication skills and confident when working as part of a large, diverse project team This is an opportunity to join of one the UK's leading infrastructure contractors that can offer excellent long term career prospects, exposure to complex, high value and interesting projects alongside an industry leading salary and package that includes: Starting salary of 72,000 to 85,000 Company car or 7,000 travel allowance 27 days leave + bank holidays Contributory pension Private healthcare Discretionary bonus If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a step up or a Managing Quantity Surveyor keen on joining an industry leading name on where you'll be able to take the lead on a major project, get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group today on (phone number removed). 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.

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Bristol We are working with a major Tier One main contracting group to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team delivering major public sector backed works in the South West region, initially project based in Bristol. As SQS you will be responsible for all financial aspects of the project working closely with the Project Team to control all commercial contractual matters. Deliver desired margin return utilising high standards of commercial acumen. Role and Responsibilities: Attend tender presentations for new projects, contribute, lead commercially and present During proposal stage, prepare the budget and prelims build up, obtain and vet trade contractor bids, compile the company information section for the proposal document and collate the overall document Prepare trade contractor bid list in conjunction with the Project Manager and obtain approval via team meetings Confirm project insurance arrangements Prepare and monitor bid package tender schedule and report against the cost plan where required and advise on selection of trade contractors Advise client on contract procurement routes available Prepare and monitor Subcontract Procurement Schedule, compile trade contract bid documents and carry out tender analysis and issue purchase orders Place orders and instruct / manage trade contractors. (Including compiling subcontracts/works contacts/trade contracts) Advise on product selection, specifications and assist with the value engineering Manage change orders in conjunction with the Site/Project Manager Prepare, submit and agree monthly costs reports, collating information from other Project/Assistant surveyors as necessary Prepare, submit and agree periodic valuations for work completed to date with trade contractors and the client including preparation of rolling final account & subsequent final account agreement. Prepare Cost/Value Reconciliation (CVR), create regular budget and price updates, update computerised cost control system and prepare the monthly cost and progress report for Directors responsible. Risk & Cash Management. Involvement in BD / developing relationships with key clients & design teams Skills & Experiences: Must be passionate about work, committed to excellence and continuous improvement both personally and divisionally. Ability to build and manage relationships with clients/consultants and suppliers which will raise profile of the division and lead to new opportunities. Must be able to build trust and confidence through open communications and informing colleagues about issues that will affect their role. Must be able to adapt their management style to suit different individuals and situations Able to communicate clear expectations of performance and behaviour and act quickly to resolve issues. Must be able to articulate a clear purpose to others and encourage a maximum buy in and commitment from them. Must take an active interest in developing others by providing opportunities for others to reach their full potential Must be able to run effective and productive meetings. Must be organised and prioritise own work to deliver on time through managing time effectively. Must have excellent attention to detail with the ability to understand the wider picture. Must be able to take full accountability for their role, actions, judgements and decisions. Confident in making decisions within policy guidelines. Must be able to remain calm and focused in difficult situations. People management Office 365 Communication skills Presentation skills Negotiation skills Methodical & analytical approach We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status

Energy Assets is a leading independent metering services, asset management and utility network construction company. Energy Assets is one of Britain’s fastest growing independent I&C multi-utility metering businesses, network construction and asset adoption services, helping private and public sectors to improve their energy efficiency through ground-breaking technologies, data analytics and innovative customer-focused processes. As an accredited meter asset manager, meter operator and data collector/aggregator, we work alongside major energy suppliers and partner some of the biggest brands. We are currently in the market looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor on a permanent basis to work within our regional office based in Birstall near Leeds. The Quantity Surveyor will proactively support Operations and Finance Team on the successful management and control all aspects of the commercial / financial and contractual elements of projects in order to control and maximise the company’s profitability, protect the company’s legal and contractual obligations under the contract and to manage proactively the control of all commercial issues Main duties for this role: * Manage the commercial resources (finance) of the assigned project (or section) to maximise planned gross margin through the placement and control of contracts and subcontracts. * Assess, review and mitigate commercial and contractual risks and implement EAU policies for risk management * Submission of project variations. To authorise the placement of contracts, subcontracts, material and plant orders. * Maximise cash flow through the control, measurement (including quality) and valuation of work, and the invoicing of customers and payment of suppliers. * Review and approve sub-contractor quotations and assist in the sub-contractor allocation process. To be considered for this position you will have a minimum of 2 years Quantity Surveying experience, previous experience of working in Utility sector will be preferable and commercial experience advantageous. You will be able to demonstrate a wide range of general quantity surveying skills as well as the ability to adapt to work of a specialist nature within the team. To apply for this position please send an updated cv to the Energy Assets recruitment team for further review. Only suitable applicants will be contact regarding the vacancy