Quantity Surveying Manager in Whitehaven

Westlakes Recruit** are currently recruiting for a quantity surveying manager based in Cumbria.

Reporting to: Commercial Lead
Location: Project-based (Sellafield)
Framework Value: £45-£50m Framework
Contract Type: Permanent / Contract (as applicable)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors across several framework projects
• Provide commercial oversight and governance in line with NEC4 contract requirements
• Manage cost planning, forecasting, reporting, and commercial risk across projects
• Administer and manage NEC4 contracts, with experience on all Options.
• Support the Commercial Lead with strategic commercial input and decision-making
• Ensure compliance with framework, client, and organisational commercial procedures
• Attend and contribute to commercial and project meetings with internal and external stakeholders
• Promote best practice, consistency, and continuous improvement across the QS team

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quantity Surveying Manager or Senior QS role
• Demonstrable experience working on projects within large, multi-project frameworks (c. £45m-£50m or similar)
• Strong working knowledge of NEC4 contracts, specifically Option A (Lump Sum) and Option C (Target Cost)
• Previous experience working at Sellafield (essential)
• Valid Sellafield P4 pass (essential) and prepared to work in the office (some flexibility)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail

Desirable

• Chartered status (MRICS or equivalent)
• Experience within nuclear or highly regulated environments
• Strong systems and reporting capability

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on a significant, long-term framework
• High-profile projects within a regulated and professional environment
• A collaborative team culture with clear career progression pathways