Senior Quantity Surveyor

At Severfield, we’re creating better ways to build for a world of changing demands. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor based at our Sellafield Westlakes site. Our competitive advantage is our people, and we’re always looking for talented individuals to join us as we continue to transform skylines across the UK & Europe. A career at Severfield presents the opportunity for you to develop, grow, and to feel part of something special, after all, we are all in it together!

Our Nuclear & Infrastructure division has extensive experience in the specialist, highly regulated nuclear, transport (road and rail), process industries and power and energy sectors. Providing award winning design teams, utilising state-of-the-art design software and Tekla detailing facilities to offer customers value engineering. This gives a mix of proven success along with modern, innovative design and fabrication ideas to be able to provide a quality, specialised service to a growing market.

In this role, you will take the lead on commercial and contractual management of Client-facing contracts in addition to a range of subcontract packages, including steel erection, cladding and metal decking. You’ll be responsible for managing cost control, monitoring commercial performance, and ensuring accurate and timely cost/value reporting and cash‑flow forecasting. To succeed, you’ll need strong contractual awareness with a solid understanding of NEC3/NEC4, particularly Options A and C, alongside experience using standard methods of measurement.

• Manage commercial and financial aspects of live contracts and subcontract packages.
• Oversee cost reporting, forecasting and CVR processes.
• Timely and effective change management and agreements.
• Ensure compliance with NEC3/NEC4 (Options A & C) and relevant measurement standards.
• Manage subcontractor payments, variations and compensation events.
• Support project teams with contractual advice and commercial leadership.
• Maintain accurate commercial documentation and audit-ready records.
• Contribute to risk management, cost control and project performance reporting.

• Significant experience in a Quantity Surveying role.
• Proven experience managing and controlling projects within nuclear and/or defence sectors.
• Strong knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts (Options A & C).
• Familiarity with standard methods of measurement.
• Preferably, detailed knowledge of the structural steel industry and its technical requirements.
• Excellent communication, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multi‑disciplinary team.

At Severfield, we’re all about doing the right thing, so as you’d expect, we offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages. We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets to apply. We value the unique perspectives that come from different life experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, religion, or faith. At Severfield, we believe that a diverse team drives innovation and success, and we are eager to hear from all who want to contribute to our dynamic workplace.

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application. We look forward to receiving your application!

Recruitment agencies - Please note that we kindly request no contact from recruitment agencies or third-party providers regarding this role. We genuinely appreciate your interest but are currently managing our hiring process in-house.

Severfield is the largest structural steelwork Group in the UK and among the biggest in Europe. We have been involved in the UK’s highest profile structural steel projects and we have the design and engineering capabilities to deliver the UK’s largest, most complex projects. Today, with multiple sites in the UK, Europe, and our joint venture in India, we have an annual capacity to produce around 300,000 tonnes of fabricated steelwork. Acting on behalf of our clients, our project portfolio includes world-class stadia, bridges, national infrastructure, as well as shaping city skylines across the UK and further afield. Looking after our employees means both their physical and mental wellbeing. We’re proud to offer a range of benefits.