Quantity Surveyor

About this Role: 
British Solar Renewables is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to take ownership for the subcontractor tender process & construction cost management for a 150MW solar and 60MW BESS project. 

The successful candidate will support in the building of construction project budgets, producing variance reports on a timely basis and supporting other teams around the business.
 
This role is an 18-month Fixed-term Contract based in Scunthorpe 4 days per week.  Travel to Shepton Mallet, Somerset once a month for monthly contact day is essential. 

What you will be doing: 

• Turn subcontractor tendering into smart commercial decisions, supporting the team to appoint the right partners for each project.
• Assist with project budgets and cost plans, keeping the numbers clear, accurate and useful.
• Give senior stakeholders the weekly cost insight they need to understand progress, risks and opportunities.
• Keep payment processes moving smoothly, from reviewing claims to issuing payment certificates.
• Spot cost pressure early and help project teams make practical decisions before small issues become expensive ones.
• Manage variations with confidence, keeping scope, spend and expectations aligned.
• Get out onto sites to understand progress first-hand and bring practical commercial judgement to live project delivery.
• Build trusted relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams so commercial conversations stay clear and constructive.
• Turn accurate cost data into lessons that improve current reporting and strengthen future project budgeting.

Experience you’ll need: 

• Experience as a qualified Quantity Surveyor would be an ideal background for this role, especially in commercial construction or renewable/electrical projects.
• Alternatively, commercial project delivery management in construction or similar fields would offer relevant experience.
• Experience with ICP appointment desired, but not essential.

 
Skill you’ll have: 

• Confident with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel & MS Project
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Understanding of the commercial construction environment
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
• Good time management skills
• Full UK driving licence

What you’ll get from BSR: 

• Monthly social events such as team lunches, breakfasts, volunteering and a Christmas and Summer party.
• Hybrid working options.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies.
• An annual bonus scheme to recognise your hard work.
• Employee referral scheme
• Supporting you beyond work with our Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 support.
• One funded professional membership per year.
• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the option to roll over up to 5 days.
• Long service recognition scheme
• Private health insurance 
• Life insurance
• Pension

Closing Date: Tuesday 30th June 2026 
 
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, this advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications.
 
Our Commitment:  We’re proud to be a workplace where individuality is valued. If you’re motivated by our purpose and feel you could contribute, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every requirement.