At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare cost estimates for EV projects and collaborate with teams to ensure budget alignment.
- Company: Join Drax, a leader in sustainable energy and carbon removal.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, private healthcare, generous holiday, and a pension plan.
- Other info: Flexible working options and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the planet while advancing your career in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in quantity surveying or estimating within construction or energy sectors.
The predicted salary is between 44100 - 53900 £ per year.
- Quantity Surveyor
- Permanent
- Ipswich/hybrid
We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world.
Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.
Were enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.
- As part of the Commercial Team, the Quantity Surveyor will;
- Prepare accurate cost estimates and pricing for EV installation projects and ongoing services, covering design, supply chain, installation, and connection works.
- Review drawings, specifications and tender documents to produce clear bills of quantities and commercial pricing models.
- Evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations alongside Procurement and Commercial teams to ensure best value, compliance, and risk control.
- Partner with project and design teams to validate quantities, assess build methodologies, and ensure costs align with budgets.
- Support value engineering, cost optimisation and risk management to protect margins and deliver against commercial KPIs.
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Estimator within construction, grid connections, M&E, installations, energy or EV environments.
- Strong knowledge of construction and electrical systems, with a clear understanding of relevant regulations and standards.
- Experience in managing and executing standard construction contracts such as JCT or NEC 3+4.
- Advanced experience using estimating software and digital tools, with a continuous-improvement mindset for accurate and efficient cost management.
- As you help us to shape the future, weve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support
- A discretionary bonus depending on company performance
- Private Healthcare
- SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time
- Group personal pension plan where well pay up to 10%
- Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays
- To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes.
Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background.
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Locations
Building Surveyor Contract Full Time in Ipswich, Suffolk employer: Drax
Drax is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Glasgow where innovation meets sustainability. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide comprehensive benefits including a discretionary bonus and pension plan, alongside a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. Join us in our mission towards a zero-carbon energy future, and be part of a team that values your expertise and contributions.
