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Clarkson Owens Recruitment are working with a highly regarded contractor who are looking to bring on board an experienced quantity surveyor or senior quantity surveyor to join their commercial team in Glasgow. In this role you will be working on projects for Scottish Power and other civils works. You will likely be looking after a few projects at any one time. In order to be suitable you will be an experienced QS from a civil engineering background. Experience working within the power industry would be beneficial. In return you will be offered a very competitive salary and benefits package.

Senior Cost Manager Client-Side Consultancy National Grid Framework Location: Porthmadog, North Wales Working pattern: Hybrid, 2 days per week on-site / in the project office Salary: 70,000 basic + car / car allowance + package Sector: Power, energy, utilities and major infrastructure The Resolute Group has been retained to secure a Senior Cost Manager for a leading client-side construction and infrastructure consultancy supporting major National Grid power and energy infrastructure programmes. This is a consultancy-side role , embedded within a major client programme. The successful candidate will work closely with National Grid, contractors, consultants and programme stakeholders to support the commercial control of major infrastructure packages. The Opportunity This is a long-term opportunity to work on a major National Grid Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) programme, supporting electricity transmission and grid reinforcement works across the North Wales / North West region. The programme is linked to the wider upgrade of the UK electricity network and involves high-value infrastructure packages across transmission upgrades, substations, overhead lines, underground cabling, enabling works and wider civil engineering delivery. The role would suit a commercially strong Senior Cost Manager , Senior Quantity Surveyor (Senior QS) or Commercial Manager who wants to move into a more client-side, programme-led consultancy environment while staying close to major infrastructure delivery. This is not a contractor-side site role. It is a broader commercial management position supporting client-side governance, reporting, assurance and commercial control. What You'll Be Doing You will support the commercial management of major infrastructure packages from a client-side consultancy position , working closely with client teams, contractors, consultants and programme stakeholders. Typical responsibilities will include: Commercial reporting, forecasting and budget management New Engineering Contract (NEC) contract administration Change control and compensation event support Reviewing contractor submissions, valuations and commercial reports Managing commercial risk, cost visibility and programme-level reporting Supporting Applications for Payment, Defined Cost reviews and forecast assurance Working with senior stakeholders across client, consultancy and contractor teams Helping maintain commercial control across a long-term regulated infrastructure programme Providing commercial input that supports client decision-making and programme governance The Projects The work is connected to major UK electricity transmission and energy infrastructure delivery, supporting the expansion and reinforcement of the power network. This includes infrastructure required to improve grid capacity, strengthen system resilience and support the connection of new generation, including renewable energy. The programme environment is high-value, highly governed and long-term, with work aligned to nationally significant infrastructure across England and Wales. What We're Looking For We are looking for someone with: Quantity Surveying (QS), cost management or commercial management experience Strong New Engineering Contract (NEC) exposure, ideally NEC3 or NEC4 Infrastructure, utilities, rail, highways, aviation, water, energy, power or heavy civils experience Strong cost reporting, forecasting and change control experience Ability to work in a client-facing, consultancy or programme-side environment Good stakeholder management and commercial governance capability Experience working with contractors, consultants or client organisations on major projects Power or National Grid experience is useful, but not essential. Strong transferable commercial infrastructure experience is the key requirement. Why Apply? This is a strong move for someone who wants to step into a more client-side consultancy role on a nationally significant infrastructure programme. You will gain exposure to a long-cycle regulated programme, work close to senior client and delivery teams, and support one of the UK's most important energy investment programmes. It would suit someone who wants major project exposure, stronger client-side visibility and a broader commercial role than a purely site-based contractor position. Interested? Please note: candidates must be living and working in the UK to be considered for this position. Unfortunately, this opportunity is not able to offer visa sponsorship. To apply, please submit your application through this advert or contact Phil Crew via LinkedIn. Alternatively, you can contact The Resolute Group directly on (phone number removed) after you have submitted your CV. All correspondence will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.

Tier 1 Civils Contractor looking for a Quantity Surveyor £45-55,000 plus car or allowance and package Quantity Surveyor - CivilsGlasgow £45,000 - £55,000 + car/allowance and package My client is a leading Tier 1 civil engineering contractor seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join a major civils project on the outskirts of Glasgow. This role will support the commercial team in managing subcontract packages, cost controls, and contract administration to ensure the project's commercial success. Role Overview As a Quantity Surveyor, you will assist in the effective commercial management of a £70M infrastructure project. Working closely with the Senior QS and Commercial Manager, you will play a key role in cost reporting, subcontract management, risk identification, and ensuring compliance with contract requirements. Key Responsibilities - Support communication and coordination with subcontractors, including engineering and system package partners. - Assist with the administration of NEC3/NEC4 contracts, offering guidance on commercial and contractual matters. - Contribute to the preparation and management of subcontract documentation, including procurement, tendering, variations, and work package administration. - Provide accurate measurement of quantities and assist in the preparation of valuations. Support the preparation of monthly cost reports, progress updates, and work-in-progress statements. - Help maintain commercial compliance across the project, safeguarding the company's position at all stages. - Assist in pricing variations across multiple disciplines (not limited to M&E). - Participate in the preparation of monthly forecasts, financial statements, and anticipated final accounts. - Contribute to effective cost control and budget monitoring, ensuring value for money across delegated resources. - Work collaboratively with project management and wider delivery teams to support commercial decision-making. - Adhere to all company policies, including those relating to health & safety, sustainability, environmental management, and data protection. Qualifications & Experience - Degree in Quantity Surveying (BSc) or equivalent qualification. - Experience working with NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4), ideally Option C. - Strong communication and negotiation abilities with the confidence to engage with subcontractors and project stakeholders. - Well-organised with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail. - Proficient IT skills, particularly within the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint). - Experience within the civil engineering or infrastructure sector is highly advantageous. Benefits - Clear career development pathways with opportunities for progression into Senior QS and commercial leadership roles. - Access to further technical training and professional development. - Flexible working arrangements (where project permitting). - Competitive holiday entitlement and supportive work-life balance ethos. - Comprehensive health and wellbeing initiatives. If you'd like to discuss this opportunity further-or know someone who may be interested-please get in touch using the details below.

Cost Manager Warrington Major Energy Infrastructure Programme Location: Warrington or Manchester or Liverpool Working pattern: Hybrid Salary: 55,000 - 65,000 basic + car / car allowance + package Sector: Power, energy, utilities and major infrastructure The Resolute Group has been retained to secure a Senior Cost Manager for a leading client-side construction and infrastructure consultancy supporting nationally significant power and energy infrastructure programmes. The Opportunity This is a long-term opportunity to work on major electricity transmission and grid reinforcement schemes linked to the UK's wider energy transition. The programme involves high-value infrastructure packages across transmission upgrades, substations, overhead lines, underground cabling, enabling works and wider civil engineering delivery. The role would suit a commercially experienced Cost Manager o r Quantity Surveyor (QS) who wants to move into a more client-side, programme-led environment while remaining close to major infrastructure delivery. What You'll Be Doing You will support the commercial and cost management of major infrastructure packages, working closely with client teams, contractors, consultants and programme stakeholders. Typical responsibilities will include: Cost reporting, forecasting and budget management Change control and compensation event support New Engineering Contract (NEC) contract administration (Option E) Risk, value and cost governance across live infrastructure packages Reviewing contractor submissions, valuations and commercial reports Supporting programme-level commercial assurance and reporting Working with senior stakeholders across client, consultancy and contractor teams Helping maintain commercial control across a long-term regulated infrastructure programme The Projects The work is connected to major UK electricity transmission and energy infrastructure delivery, supporting the expansion and reinforcement of the power network. This includes infrastructure required to improve grid capacity, strengthen system resilience and support the connection of new generation, including renewable energy. The programme environment is high-value, highly governed and long-term, with work aligned to nationally significant infrastructure across England and Wales. What We're Looking For We are looking for someone with: Quantity Surveying (QS), cost management or relevant commercial experience Strong New Engineering Contract (NEC) exposure, ideally NEC3 or NEC4 Infrastructure, utilities, rail, highways, aviation, water, energy, power, or heavy civils experience Strong cost reporting, forecasting and change control experience Ability to work in a client-facing or programme-side environment Good stakeholder management and commercial governance capability Experience working with contractors, consultants or client organisations on major projects Power or National Grid experience is useful, but not essential. Strong transferable commercial experience from infrastructure is the key requirement. Why Apply? This is not a short-term project role. It offers exposure to a long-cycle infrastructure programme of national importance, giving the successful candidate the opportunity to work closely with senior client and delivery teams while supporting one of the UK's most important energy investment programmes. It would suit someone who wants major project exposure, stronger client-side visibility, and a broader commercial role than a purely site-based contractor position would offer. Interested? Please note: Candidates must be living and working in the UK to be considered for this position. Unfortunately, this opportunity does not offer visa sponsorship. To apply, please submit your application through this advert or contact Phil Crew via LinkedIn. Alternatively, you can contact The Resolute Group directly on (phone number removed) after you have submitted your CV. All correspondence will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.

Senior Cost Manager Birmingham Major Energy Infrastructure Programme Working pattern: Hybrid Salary: 70,000 - 75,000 basic + car / car allowance + package Sector: Power, energy, utilities and major infrastructure The Resolute Group has been retained to secure a Senior Cost Manager for a leading client-side construction and infrastructure consultancy supporting nationally significant power and energy infrastructure programmes. The Opportunity This is a long-term opportunity to work on major electricity transmission and grid reinforcement schemes linked to the UK's wider energy transition. The programme involves high-value infrastructure packages across transmission upgrades, substations, overhead lines, underground cabling, enabling works and wider civil engineering delivery. The role would suit a commercially strong Senior Cost Manager , Senior Quantity Surveyor (Senior QS) who wants to move into a more client-side, programme-led environment while remaining close to major infrastructure delivery. What You'll Be Doing You will support the commercial and cost management of major infrastructure packages, working closely with client teams, contractors, consultants and programme stakeholders. Typical responsibilities will include: Cost reporting, forecasting and budget management Change control and compensation event support New Engineering Contract (NEC) contract administration (Option E) Risk, value and cost governance across live infrastructure packages Reviewing contractor submissions, valuations and commercial reports Supporting programme-level commercial assurance and reporting Working with senior stakeholders across client, consultancy and contractor teams Helping maintain commercial control across a long-term regulated infrastructure programme The Projects The work is connected to major UK electricity transmission and energy infrastructure delivery, supporting the expansion and reinforcement of the power network. This includes infrastructure required to improve grid capacity, strengthen system resilience and support the connection of new generation, including renewable energy. The programme environment is high-value, highly governed and long-term, with work aligned to nationally significant infrastructure across England and Wales. What We're Looking For We are looking for someone with: Quantity Surveying (QS), cost management or commercial management experience Strong New Engineering Contract (NEC) exposure, ideally NEC3 or NEC4 Infrastructure, utilities, rail, highways, aviation, water, energy, power, or heavy civils experience Strong cost reporting, forecasting and change control experience Ability to work in a client-facing or programme-side environment Good stakeholder management and commercial governance capability Experience working with contractors, consultants or client organisations on major projects Power or National Grid experience is useful, but not essential. Strong transferable commercial experience from infrastructure is the key requirement. Why Apply? This is not a short-term project role. It offers exposure to a long-cycle infrastructure programme of national importance, giving the successful candidate the opportunity to work closely with senior client and delivery teams while supporting one of the UK's most important energy investment programmes. It would suit someone who wants major project exposure, stronger client-side visibility, and a broader commercial role than a purely site-based contractor position would offer. Interested? Please note: Candidates must be living and working in the UK to be considered for this position. Unfortunately, this opportunity does not offer visa sponsorship. To apply, please submit your application through this advert or contact Phil Crew via LinkedIn. Alternatively, you can contact The Resolute Group directly on (phone number removed) after you have submitted your CV. All correspondence will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.

Senior Cost Manager Waltham Abbey Major Energy Infrastructure Programme Location: Waltham Abbey / Waltham Cross area Working pattern: Hybrid Salary: 70,000 - 75,000 basic + car / car allowance + package Sector: Power, energy, utilities and major infrastructure The Resolute Group has been retained to secure a Senior Cost Manager for a leading client-side construction and infrastructure consultancy supporting nationally significant power and energy infrastructure programmes. The Opportunity This is a long-term opportunity to work on major electricity transmission and grid reinforcement schemes linked to the UK's wider energy transition. The programme involves high-value infrastructure packages across transmission upgrades, substations, overhead lines, underground cabling, enabling works and wider civil engineering delivery. The role would suit a commercially strong Senior Cost Manager , Senior Quantity Surveyor (Senior QS) who wants to move into a more client-side, programme-led environment while remaining close to major infrastructure delivery. What You'll Be Doing You will support the commercial and cost management of major infrastructure packages, working closely with client teams, contractors, consultants and programme stakeholders. Typical responsibilities will include: Cost reporting, forecasting and budget management Change control and compensation event support New Engineering Contract (NEC) contract administration (Option E) Risk, value and cost governance across live infrastructure packages Reviewing contractor submissions, valuations and commercial reports Supporting programme-level commercial assurance and reporting Working with senior stakeholders across client, consultancy and contractor teams Helping maintain commercial control across a long-term regulated infrastructure programme The Projects The work is connected to major UK electricity transmission and energy infrastructure delivery, supporting the expansion and reinforcement of the power network. This includes infrastructure required to improve grid capacity, strengthen system resilience and support the connection of new generation, including renewable energy. The programme environment is high-value, highly governed and long-term, with work aligned to nationally significant infrastructure across England and Wales. What We're Looking For We are looking for someone with: Quantity Surveying (QS), cost management or commercial management experience Strong New Engineering Contract (NEC) exposure, ideally NEC3 or NEC4 Infrastructure, utilities, rail, highways, aviation, water, energy, power, or heavy civils experience Strong cost reporting, forecasting and change control experience Ability to work in a client-facing or programme-side environment Good stakeholder management and commercial governance capability Experience working with contractors, consultants or client organisations on major projects Power or National Grid experience is useful, but not essential. Strong transferable commercial experience from infrastructure is the key requirement. Why Apply? This is not a short-term project role. It offers exposure to a long-cycle infrastructure programme with national importance, giving the successful candidate the opportunity to work close to senior client and delivery teams while supporting one of the UK's most important energy investment programmes. It would suit someone who wants major project exposure, stronger client-side visibility and a broader commercial role than a purely site-based contractor position. Interested? Please note: Candidates must be living and working in the UK to be considered for this position. Unfortunately, this opportunity is not able to offer visa sponsorship. To apply, please submit your application through this advert or contact Phil Crew via LinkedIn. Alternatively, you can contact The Resolute Group directly on (phone number removed) after you have submitted your CV. All correspondence will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Major Infrastructure Project (Kent) An established and highly respected infrastructure and engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major power and utilities project based at Kingsnorth Power Station near Rochester, Kent. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a strong reputation for delivering complex civil engineering and energy infrastructure schemes across the UK. Known for its collaborative culture, long-term project pipeline, and commitment to developing its people, the company offers the chance to work on high-profile works with genuine career progression opportunities beyond the initial project duration. Location Kingsnorth Power Station, ME3 9NJ Duration Immediate start through to Spring 2027, with strong potential for future framework projects and/or a permanent position. Project Scope Overhead line reconductoring works (self-delivery) Civils enabling works (subcontracted) The Role The successful candidate will take a leading commercial role across subcontract packages, supporting the Commercial Manager and helping to mentor and develop junior commercial team members. Key responsibilities will include: NEC4 subcontract management and administration (Options A, B & Small Works) Proactive management and close-out of subcontract changes Risk management and reduction meetings with subcontractors Forecasting, profiling, liabilities, and payment certifications Maintaining accurate site records and commercial reporting Supporting monthly CVRs, client forecasts, and AFP submissions Coordinating and developing QS and Graduate QS team members Managing subcontract packages to ensure timely and effective administration Requirements Strong civils background, ideally with a main contractor Extensive NEC4 subcontract experience Excellent commercial management and organisational skills Strong forecasting and cost reporting capabilities Ability to manage multiple subcontract packages effectively Experience supporting and mentoring junior QS staff SC Procurement experience beneficial but not essential This role will naturally expand into wider commercial and project responsibilities as the works progress, making it an ideal opportunity for an ambitious Senior QS looking for long-term development within a growing infrastructure environment.