Quantity Surveyor - Low Carbon Heat

Climate17 is pleased to be working with a growing UK low-carbon energy business that designs, delivers and operates heat network and heat pump solutions across residential and commercial projects.

The business is entering an exciting phase of growth and is looking to appoint an experienced and commercially focused Quantity Surveyor to join its expanding Commercial team.

Reporting into the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial delivery of multiple projects, helping to ensure schemes are delivered within budget while identifying commercial opportunities, managing contractual risk and maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets, forecasts and Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs)
• Identify and maximise commercial opportunities through variations and value engineering
• Manage relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors
• Support contract and subcontract reviews and administration
• Produce and negotiate variations using quotations, cost data and Schedules of Rates
• Review valuations, progress claims and project cost reports
• Identify, assess and manage commercial and contractual risk
• Support procurement and subcontractor management activities
• Work closely with Project Management, Finance, Design, Installation and Sales teams
• Provide commercial reporting and support to the wider Commercial function
• Help identify estimating risks, scope gaps and lessons learned for future projects

About You

You will ideally have:

• Relevant experience within Quantity Surveying or commercial management
• A Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent commercial/construction qualification
• Strong experience of cost control, forecasting, CVRs and financial reporting
• Experience managing contracts, subcontractors, valuations and variations
• Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial risk
• Strong analytical and numerical capability
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• A proactive and adaptable approach

Experience within housebuilding, residential construction, M&E, energy, heat networks, utilities or infrastructure would be particularly relevant.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing business operating at the forefront of the transition to low-carbon heating.

You will be joining a collaborative commercial team with the opportunity to take real ownership across live projects while continuing to develop your commercial and technical expertise.

The package includes a competitive salary alongside benefits including private medical insurance, salary sacrifice schemes, phone allowance, team socials and ongoing training and development.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact neeraj@climate17.com