Senior Quantity Surveyor (Nuclear)

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Nuclear Division based in Cockermouth, Cumbria. This is an urgent hire for a commercially astute QS with strong construction knowledge who is confident navigating contracts, commercial procedures and client negotiations within a specialist, highly regulated environment.

This role would suit someone with solid post-education industry experience who is comfortable working independently, managing commercial processes, and driving value through contractual understanding rather than technical fire-sector expertise.

Key responsibilities

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Managing valuations, cost reporting and commercial forecasting

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Preparing and handling compensation events and early warning notices

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Reviewing, interpreting and working proactively with contracts to protect commercial position

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Scenario planning and commercial risk management

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Working within established commercial systems and procedures (CEMAR experience beneficial)

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Liaising with project stakeholders, including clients who may challenge positions commercially

Candidate requirements

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Typically 8 to 10+ years’ experience post-education in Quantity Surveying or commercial construction roles

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Strong construction sector knowledge (nuclear experience beneficial but not essential)

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Confident reading, interpreting and leveraging contracts commercially

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Familiarity with structured commercial systems/processes (CEMAR advantageous)

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Resilient communicator, comfortable negotiating and handling client pushback

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Self-sufficient, organised, and able to operate in a less urban project environment

Location and working environment

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Office based in Cockermouth, Cumbria

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Hybrid working available: approx. 3 days onsite/office, 1–2 days remote

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Role sits within the client’s Nuclear Division supporting specialist projects