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    Birmingham, Derby, Nottingham
  • Sector
    Energy
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  • About The Role

  • Join our team as a Senior Quantity Surveyor!

    Are you ready to embark on a career with impact? Gleeds, an independent global property and construction consultancy since 1875, is searching for a passionate and skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor (Consultant to Senior Consultant level) to join our dynamic team.

    Location: Derby (Site-based twice a week with flexible options to work from a local office or home)

    Contract: Permanent, Full-time with flexible working and core hours

    At Gleeds, we don’t just offer jobs—we craft careers. Recognised as a Great Place to Work, our people are our greatest asset, shaping innovative and award-winning projects worldwide.

    Our Commitment to the Future

    For 40 years, we've been trailblazers in the energy sector, tackling the industry's toughest challenges. Our growth and involvement in sectors with trillions of pounds of future investments highlight our commitment. Be part of our journey as we spearhead groundbreaking projects in Nuclear, Clean Energy, and Defence.

    Your Impactful Role

    As a hands-on Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll play a crucial role in national defence programmes, ensuring safety from global threats. In our team, every day is different, and the variety will fuel your professional growth.

    Your day to day could sometimes involve:
    • Daily client liaison to ensure top-notch service

    • Operating with NEC and bespoke contracts

    • Validating contractor quantities through cost assurance activities 

    • Reviewing Bill of Quantities for accuracy

    • Benchmarking prices using historical data and market knowledge

    • Measuring and valuing work as per agreed rates and specifications

    • Verifying contractors' payment applications

    • Assessing and advising on project risks (health, safety, cost overruns)

    • Monitoring costs and preparing regular financial reports

    • Conducting site visits to verify progress and quality, ensuring contract compliance

  • About You

  • What we're looking for in applications
     
    Experience:
    • Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management background
    • Desired but not essential: experience in Nuclear, Civil Engineering, or Service Contracting sectors
    Skills:
    • Broad technical knowledge in Procurement, Supply Chain, Cost, and Commercial Management (both pre and post-contract)
    • Familiarity with standard contracts (NEC suite, Public Contract Regulations 2015)
    Attributes:
    • Strong personal and communication skills
    • Ambitious, driven, and energetic
    Qualifications:
    • Ideally HNC, HND, or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Law, or a related field
    • Alternative backgrounds (e.g., Engineering) considered
    • Professional qualifications/memberships (RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS) desirable and supported if not already attained
    What we can offer you in return  
    • Career Growth: Unlock your potential with clear paths for development, training, and qualifications.

    • Networking: Boost your personal brand with fantastic industry connections.

    • Generous Holidays: Enjoy a generous holiday allowance, with an option to purchase extra days.

    • Competitive Salary: Earn a highly competitive salary with opportunities for continuous reviews.

    • Health & Well-being: Access our Employee Assistance Programme to prioritize your well-being.

    • Global Experience: Seize unique opportunities with our global travel scholarship programme.

    • Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy balance.

    • Community Engagement: Give back with volunteering opportunities in your local community.

    • Outstanding Support: Thrive with unparalleled support from central teams in a recognised Great Place to Work.


  • About Us

  • About us

    A world of opportunity

    Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

    With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

    Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

    • Professionalism with personality
    • Excellence with humility
    • Innovation with agility

    We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

    We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

    Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.

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