Senior Quantity Surveyor

There has never been a more exciting time to join NUVIA UK. As a result of significant growth and major contract awards, including the STEP fusion programme and major frameworks supporting the UK's defence and nuclear infrastructure, we are expanding our capability and delivering some of the UK's most innovative and strategically important programmes. Operating across the nuclear, defence and energy sectors, our work supports critical national infrastructure, strengthens energy security, and contributes to the UK's long-term resilience.

From helping to deliver the UK's ambitious fusion energy programme to supporting major defence and nuclear infrastructure projects, our teams work at the forefront of complex, safety critical. challenges. Our diverse portfolio offers the opportunity to develop specialist expertise, work alongside industry-leading professionals and build a rewarding career while contributing to projects of national significance.

Join NUVIA and be part of a growing organisation where you can make a lasting impact on society, industry, and future generations, while benefiting from meaningful career development.

Purpose of the job

This role is the ‘commercial and contractual guardian’ of a project or projects. The incumbent will closely administer and manage all commercial aspects of the contract with all stakeholders of a project, client and external subcontractors. They provide contractual and commercial advice to the Project Management team and often operate as the Project Manager’s right-hand person.

Reports to:

Day to Day would report into the Commercial Manager but would work alongside the Project Manager.

Key Accountabilities:

To lead commercial and contract management across multiple work packages, driving commercial performance, managing risk, and supporting delivery of project strategy within a joint venture environment:

• Lead delivery of commercial management across multiple work packages.
• Oversee, review, draft and approve Applications for Payment (AFP) submissions.
• Manage and present cost reporting (CVR / forecasting / AFPs) to senior stakeholders.
• Lead change management, commercial negotiations, and contract administration.
• Manage subcontractor accounts through to final account.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities.
• Lead on presentation of commercial positions, including reporting and forecasts.
• Manage, mentor, and support junior commercial staff.
• Provide commercial guidance and oversight across the wider team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and delivery teams.

Financial Authority:

• Can initiate and approve expenditure within project budget.Occupational Skills and Knowledge

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a commercial related subject (candidates with significant appropriate experience may be considered)

• Working towards Chartership or has attained chartership.

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Experience in a Senior QS or similar role.

• Experience across major infrastructure / complex projects.

• Good knowledge of NEC contracts and prior experience administering contracts.

• Proven ability to manage multiple work packages / workstreams.

• Ability to build strong relationships with project teams, clients, and the supply chains.

• Ability to work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

• PC literate in the Microsoft Office suite.

• Full Driving Licence.

Desirable:

• Member of, or working towards membership of an appropriate professional institution.
• Experience in nuclear or regulated environments.
• Proficient in the use of the CEMAR Contract Management System.
• Experience managing teams.

If you can demonstrate experience in approximately 60% of the roles and responsibilities outlined, we would still encourage you to apply. We recognise that the right candidate may not meet every requirement and can bring transferable skills and behaviours, with the potential to develop further in the role.