Senior Quantity Surveyor

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in overhead lines and substations to join their team in Suffolk. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially-focused professional to contribute to high-profile energy infrastructure projects.

Key Details:

Location: Suffolk
Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS)
Sector: Overhead lines and substationsRole Overview:
As an SQS, you will be responsible for the commercial management of complex energy projects, including:

Preparing and monitoring cost plans, budgets, and forecasts
Managing subcontractor and supplier contracts
Conducting value engineering and risk assessments
Overseeing claims, variations, and change management
Providing commercial guidance to project teams and senior stakeholdersCandidate Requirements:

Extensive experience in overhead line and substation projects
Strong knowledge of commercial and contract management, ideally NEC contracts
Proven track record of managing project costs and delivering commercial solutions
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work effectively on-site and remotely as requiredWhy Apply?

Join a client delivering critical energy infrastructure across the region
Work on high-value, technically challenging projects
Competitive package and opportunity to make a direct impact on project outcomes
Be part of a professional, supportive, and forward-thinking teamIf you are a Senior Quantity Surveyor with a passion for energy infrastructure and a track record in overhead lines and substations, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career while working on transformative projects.

Apply: Contact Hayley Woodruff on (phone number removed) or apply with your CV to

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