Senior Quantity Surveyor - UK

London Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this role you will support commercial and cost management for utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects from London. You will work closely with engineering, procurement, tender and project teams to ensure accurate quantities, robust pricing and aligned commercial assumptions. You drive cost control, tender pricing and value optimization to safeguard margins on renewables projects. This position offers exposure to cross-functional delivery in a growing, sustainability-focused company with a global reach.

Pay / Benefits

Competitive remuneration package
Private global medical plan
Pension plan
Collaborative working environment
Continuous learning and career progression

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed Bills of Quantities (BoQ) and Bills of Materials (BoM) from engineering designs for Solar PV and BESS
Develop cost estimates, budgets and pricing schedules aligned with project scope and tender requirements
Review designs and project docs to validate quantities and commercial assumptions
Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement and Tender teams on quantities, specifications and pricing
Analyse supplier and subcontractor quotations to support competitive project pricing
Identify cost risks and value engineering opportunities to optimise costs and margins
Support Tender Manager in pricing strategies and tender competitiveness
Document costings traceably and ensure compliance with internal standards and client requirements
Support tender reviews, commercial assessments and post-bid analysis to improve estimating processes
Maintain cost databases, benchmarks and standard pricing tools for Solar PV, BESS and related infra
Coordinate with project and site teams to understand construction requirements, quantities and cost implications
Support the wider commercial team with cost analysis during project delivery

Key requirements

5+ years of relevant experience in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Estimating or similar
Proven experience on Solar PV, BESS or large-scale renewable projects
Solid understanding of construction costs, quantities, pricing, subcontractor procurement and commercial risk
Experience preparing BoQs, BoMs, cost estimates and tender pricing
Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering background highly desirable
On-site construction or renewables project experience preferred
Experience across UK and Ireland tenders and projects
Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail
Excellent Excel and commercial reporting skills with complex cost data
Excellent communication and stakeholder management across multidisciplinary teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities to meet tight tender/project deadlines
Proactive, commercially minded and solution-oriented approach
Fluency in English, written and verbal