Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job description

Source EV UK Limited, a ground-breaking joint venture between TotalEnergies and SSE, is at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution, leading the charge in sustainable transportation solutions. As the UK accelerates toward its 2035 zero vehicle emissions mandate, the demand for robust EV charging infrastructure is surging. Source is committed to meeting this need by delivering ultra-fast, reliable, and innovative EV charging solutions for both individual drivers and fleet operators across the UK. Join our dynamic team and be part of building a greener, cleaner future!

Major Capital Deployment Programme (£0.75m–£3m per project)

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the post‑contract commercial management of a large, fast‑paced portfolio of capital projects.

This is a senior, influential role where you’ll provide commercial leadership across the business, managing risk, cost, and profitability while working closely with Operations, Legal, Procurement, Finance, and Development teams.

Location: The location of the role is flexible, offered as Field-Based within the UK, although the position holder will be required to travel to the London Office in Canary Wharf on an occasional basis, or as may be required by the business.

The Opportunity

You’ll take ownership of the commercial function across 250–300 hub deployments, each with a capital value between £0.75m–£3m, operating in a highly visible, strategic environment.

This role offers genuine scope to:

• Shape commercial strategy
• Influence senior stakeholders
• Drive value and protect margin across a national portfolio

Key Responsibilities

• Lead post‑contract commercial management across multiple live projects
• Set up and manage CVRs, cost reporting, POAPs, and forecasting
• Manage EPC and subcontract packages under NEC / JCT / FIDIC contracts
• Review tenders, BoQs, rates, and cost estimates
• Prepare and review monthly applications, payment certificates, and cashflow
• Control variations, change notices, and delay claims
• Identify and deliver commercial value‑add opportunities
• Support final account negotiations and post‑completion appraisals
• Flag disputes early and liaise with Legal where required
• Support monthly Project Review Boards and problem‑project recovery
• Provide portfolio‑level commercial reporting on risk and profitability

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Proven experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor role
• Degree or recognised qualification in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management
• Strong working knowledge of NEC, JCT, and/or FIDIC contracts
• Excellent financial control, forecasting, and cost management skills
• confident negotiator with strong commercial judgement.

You’ll thrive if you are:

• Commercially astute and highly numerate
• Comfortable influencing at senior level
• Disciplined around governance, risk, and compliance
• Resilient, composed, and effective under pressure
• Collaborative within a matrix organisation.

Why Join Source?

• High‑profile, large‑scale capital programme
• Senior visibility and real commercial ownership
• Opportunity to influence strategy, not just delivery
• Collaborative, professional environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Working Pattern: This role is offered on Full-Time basis of 37 hours per week, 5 days per week Monday to Friday. Whilst this role requires consistent hours due to operational demands, we are open to discussing options in accordance with our ‘Flexible First’ guidelines.

Compensation package: We offer a competitive salary & entitlements, car allowance with excellent healthcare, pension and wellbeing benefits, including 26 days contractual annual leave (plus bank holidays).

Equal Opportunities: As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about driving the future of sustainable transportation awe would love to hear from you. Apply via LinkedIn or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

England

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English