Quantity Surveyor

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We're recruiting a Quantity Surveyor in the East Midlands to join a market leading specialist in critical power solutions working in the Data Centre Sector across the UK. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering excellent career progression, competitive salary and the chance to work on high-profile projects across data centres, healthcare facilities and military installations.

Join a well-established business with over 40 years' experience, delivering cost management excellence across installations, sales, hire and maintenance of critical power systems. You'll report directly to the Head of Commercial & Technical Director, working alongside Project and Installation Managers to drive profitability and commercial governance.

If you're a cost manager or QS professional seeking a senior quantity surveyor role with real autonomy and development opportunities, this quantity surveying job in Nottingham could be your next step.

Our client is a highly respected specialist in critical power solutions, with over four decades of proven delivery across the UK. Their portfolio includes data centres, hospitals, military facilities and other mission-critical environments where reliability and compliance are paramount.

Known for their commitment to innovation, operational excellence and commercial governance, they offer structured career development and a collaborative culture. Their work spans installations, maintenance contracts and hire services, combining technical expertise with strong project controls and ISO-accredited standards (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001).

As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll lead cost control and commercial management from project inception through to completion. You'll manage contracts, subcontractor coordination, cash flow forecasting and ensure compliance with industry standards across critical power schemes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious cost planning professional or senior quantity surveyor to take ownership of commercial delivery on high-value, technically complex projects with national visibility.

You'll work closely with clients to assess feasibility, refine proposals and provide commercial support throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring every scheme is delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

As a Quantity Surveyor in the East Midlands, your responsibilities will include:

• Lead cost control and project oversight from inception to completion across critical power installations
• Collaborate with clients to assess feasibility, refine project proposals and manage commercial risk
• Prepare accurate pre-tender assessments of material quantities, costs and resources
• Manage subcontractor procurement, contract administration and commercial support throughout project delivery
• Oversee application processes, cash flow forecasts, payment certificates and project documentation
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001 standards across all commercial activities
• Cultivate strong client and internal team relationships to ensure smooth project collaboration
• Mentor colleagues, share best practices and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Deliver timely and accurate cost reporting, valuations and final accounts

To be successful in this Quantity Surveyor job in East Midlands, you will bring significant experience in cost management, contract administration and commercial delivery, ideally within mechanical, electrical or specialist contractor environments.

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Cost Manager or Senior QS within construction or specialist contracting
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage contracts, subcontractors and project profitability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to coordinate cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of cost planning, tender evaluation, contract administration and compliance processes
• Full UK driving licence (desirable for site visits across the UK)

RICS accreditation, HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or Construction, or a degree in Commercial Management are advantageous but not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing specialist contractor with a strong pipeline of critical power projects across the UK.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll have the chance to shape commercial delivery and influence business performance with clear scope for career progression to Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager roles.

Package includes:

• Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (DOE)
• Company car or car allowance
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Hybrid/flexible working policy
• Excellent pension scheme
• 25+ days annual leave + bank holidays
• Career development pathway to Senior QS / Commercial Manager
• Professional development support (RICS, CPD)

Apply Now: Quantity Surveyor Job in East Midlands

Kick-start your next career move in quantity surveying today.

Apply now to join a market-leading critical power specialist delivering some of the UK's most important infrastructure projects. We'll be in touch within 48 hours to send you full details about the company, role and projects.

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