Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor

Energy
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Major Energy Infrastructure Project Location: Exeter (Bristol-based support) Hybrid Working | Travel Covered
Excellent Salary + Benefits
 
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial management of a landmark £350m Battery Energy Storage Scheme (BESS) in Exeter.
 
This nationally significant energy infrastructure project will play a critical role in supporting the UK’s transition to net zero. The development comprises a 300-acre greenfield site and a 1.5km transmission connection into the substation, with an anticipated two-year delivery programme.
 
The Role
We are seeking an executive-level Senior QS to take full day-to-day commercial ownership of the project. This is a high-impact position requiring strong leadership, commercial acumen, and the confidence to operate autonomously on a complex infrastructure scheme.

You will be responsible for managing commercial performance, risk, procurement, contract administration, and stakeholder engagement across the lifecycle of the project.
 
Key Requirements
  • 7+ years’ Quantity Surveying experience
  • Executive-level capability with strong commercial leadership
  • Experience in power, HV, transmission, and/or heavy civils preferred
  • Strong working knowledge of NEC4 ECC (essential)
  • FIDIC experience advantageous
  • Proven experience on large-scale infrastructure projects
Working Arrangement
  • 3 days per week on site in Exeter
  • 1-2 days remote working
  • Travel expenses covered
This is a rare opportunity to lead the commercial function on a major UK energy project with significant technical and strategic importance.
 
If you are a commercially driven Senior QS looking to take ownership of a high-profile infrastructure scheme, we would welcome your application.
 
To Apply or for a confidential discussion – DM susan@archerrecruitment.com