Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with a leading renewable energy provider with a strong commitment to professional development and sustainability, to recruit a Quantity Surveyor for its Scunthorpe site.
The Quantity Surveyor role comes with an 18-month fixed-term contract, working four days per week in Scunthorpe, with travel to Shepton Mallet, Somerset once a month for a monthly contact day.
If you’re an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a background in construction, renewable energy or electrical projects, and are looking for an opportunity to play a key role in the commercial delivery of a 150MW solar and 60MW BESS project, submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Quantity Surveyor role
Reporting to the Commercial Manager you will:
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Lead the subcontractor tender process, supporting the team to assess commercial options and appoint the right delivery partners.
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Support the development and management of project budgets and cost plans, ensuring costs remain accurate and controlled.
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Provide regular cost reporting and commercial insight to senior stakeholders, highlighting progress, risks, opportunities and cost pressures.
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Manage payment processes, including reviewing subcontractor claims and issuing payment certificates.
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Identify potential cost pressures early and work with project teams to develop practical commercial solutions.
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Attend project sites to monitor progress and apply practical commercial judgement to live construction delivery.
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Build strong working relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams, ensuring commercial discussions remain clear and constructive.
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Produce accurate cost data and variance reports, using lessons learned to improve current reporting and future project budgeting.
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Support wider commercial and project teams as required, contributing to the successful delivery of the solar and BESS project.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
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Qualified or professionally experienced Quantity Surveyor, ideally with a background in commercial construction, renewable energy or electrical projects.
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Proven experience in construction cost management, budgeting, tendering and subcontractor management.
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Alternatively, strong commercial project delivery experience within construction or a similar environment.
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Experience managing variations, payment processes, cost reporting and commercial risk.
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Experience with ICP appointments would be beneficial but is not essential.
Personal skills
The Quantity Surveyor role would suit someone who is:
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Commercially minded with strong attention to detail and a practical approach to cost management.
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Confident communicating with subcontractors, suppliers, senior stakeholders and internal teams.
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Able to work autonomously while also contributing effectively within a wider project team.
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Organised, resilient and able to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced construction environment.
Salary and benefits of the Quantity Surveyor role
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Competitive salary Depending on experience
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Personal and Company Annual bonus scheme
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25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to roll over up to 5 days, alongside enhanced family leave policies.
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Private health insurance, life insurance, pension and Employee Assistance Programme.
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Professional development support, including one funded professional membership per year, employee referral scheme and long-service recognition
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