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Quantity Surveying Manager

Posted: 27/01/26
Recruiter:Westlakes Recruit
Reference:3063387350
Type:Contract
Disciplines: Engineering
Salary:£65 - £70 Hourly
Location:Whitehaven, Cumbria
Description:

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

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