Senior Quantity Surveyor – Nuclear Decommissioning (North West England)

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading specialist consultancy supporting major nuclear decommissioning programmes across the North West of England. Working from client offices in Cumbria, Warrington or Manchester, you will lead commercial management on complex, long‑duration projects critical to the UK’s nuclear legacy strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Full‑life‑cycle commercial management of nuclear decommissioning and infrastructure projects.
• Contract administration under NEC, FIDIC or ICE forms of contract.
• Preparation and management of cost plans, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Risk management, change control and early‑warning processes.
• Engagement with nuclear regulators and compliance frameworks.
• Reporting commercial performance to senior stakeholders and clients.
• Supporting dispute resolution and contractual claims management.
• Mentoring and guiding junior commercial staff.

Required profile

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or related field.
• MRICS qualification preferred or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in the nuclear, nuclear decommissioning or regulated infrastructure sector.
• Proven ability to manage high‑value, multi‑year programmes.
• Strong communication skills with senior clients, contractors and regulators.
• UK national able to obtain Security Clearance (SC level).
• Willingness to work on‑site at client offices in Cumbria, Warrington or Manchester.

Required skills

• NEC3 contract knowledge
• NEC4 contract knowledge
• FIDIC contract knowledge
• ICE contract suite knowledge

What we offer

• Salary £65,000 – £80,000 per annum.
• Additional £6,000 travel allowance.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile nuclear decommissioning projects.
• Professional development and mentoring.