Job Description:

Help Shape the UK’s Energy Future

Senior Quantity Surveyor Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C

As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This role will be within the Enabling and Earthwork Section.

What will you do?

We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team and play a key role in the successful delivery of this nationally significant programme.

This is an opportunity to work on a complex, multi-billion-pound project that will help secure the UK's energy future while developing your career within a collaborative and high-performing environment.

The Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of commercial activities across major civil engineering and infrastructure works, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, profitably, and in line with contractual obligations.

You'll work closely with operational, planning, procurement, and stakeholder teams, providing commercial leadership throughout the project lifecycle. You'll also support and mentor developing commercial professionals, helping to shape the next generation of talent within the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing commercial and contractual aspects of major civil engineering works.
• Reviewing and negotiating subcontract packages, variations, compensation events, and claims.
• Monitoring commercial performance and reporting progress to senior stakeholders.
• Supporting procurement strategies and tender evaluations.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities.
• Producing cost forecasts, financial reconciliations, and commercial reports.
• Building strong relationships with clients, partners, and supply chain stakeholders.
• Leading, mentoring, and developing junior commercial team members.

What are we looking for?

We're keen to hear from commercially focused professionals who can demonstrate:

• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience.
• Membership of RICS, CIOB, ICES, or working towards professional accreditation.
• Strong experience within civil engineering, infrastructure, energy, utilities, rail, highways, or major projects.
• Sound knowledge of contract administration, commercial management, and procurement.
• Experience managing variations, claims, and commercial risk.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Previous experience mentoring or leading commercial teams.

What we will offer you?

The CWA is a single delivery organisation made of up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O'Rourke - which offer industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme and other flexible benefits.

About Us

The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds — especially those from under‑represented communities. Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity.

By joining us, you’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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