Quantity Surveyor and Estimator

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Astute's Renewables team is partnering with a UK-based organisation within the renewable energy sector to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor & Estimator.

The Quantity Surveyor & Estimator role comes with a salary of up to £65k depending on experience, plus an excellent benefits package including car allowance.

If you have experience in Quantity Surveying, commercial management, or estimating within EPC, construction, infrastructure, or renewables sectors and are looking for your next career move, we'd love to hear from you - apply today by submitting your CV.

Responsibilities and duties of the Quantity Surveyor & Estimator role

Reporting to the Operations Director you will:

Lead commercial management of EPC solar projects from contract award through to final account
Manage contract administration including NEC/JCT/EPC terms, risk identification, and change control
Prepare valuations, applications for payment, invoices, and monthly commercial reporting
Manage subcontractor accounts including payments, variations, claims, and final accounts
Track project costs, forecasts, cash flow, and overall commercial performance
Manage variations, EOTs, compensation events, and wider change control processes
Prepare and agree final accounts with clients and subcontractors
Support estimating and tendering activities including take-offs, pricing, and supplier/subcontractor liaison
Contribute to value engineering, risk allowances, and bid commercial reviews
Attend meetings and conduct site visits to support valuations, progress tracking, and stakeholder engagement

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or similar (or equivalent experience)
Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within EPC, construction, infrastructure, or renewable energy projects
Strong experience with UK construction contracts (NEC, JCT, or EPC agreements)
Experience managing monthly valuations, subcontractor claims, and cost forecasting
Exposure to estimating or tendering processes
Experience within solar PV, utilities, or energy infrastructure projects is highly desirable
RICS chartership (or working towards) would be an advantage

Personal skills

The Quantity Surveyor & Estimator role would suit someone who is:

Commercially astute with strong financial and contractual awareness
Analytical and detail-oriented with a strong numerical mindset
Confident working across multiple stakeholders and teams
Organised with excellent time management and prioritisation skills
Able to work independently and manage workload effectively
Strong communicator with good negotiation and interpersonal skills
Comfortable working in both office and site-based environments across the UK

Salary and benefits of the Quantity & Estimator role

Salary up to £65,000
Car Allowance
Training and Continuous Professional Development
Flexible hybrid working (where applicable)
Life Insurance
Health Insurance
Cycle to Work Scheme

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Location:
Warrington
Salary:
£65,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction;Construction

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