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Senior Quantity Surveyor (Balance of Plant, Energy Infrastructure)
LOCATION
UK based, ideally within commutable distance of our York or Edinburgh office, with travel to project sites as required
REPORTS TO
Construction Director
DIRECT REPORT
N/A
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
N/A
We do big things with a small (but growing) team
At Apatura, we develop the projects that powers clean energy and a thriving digital world: think battery storage and, data centres. It’s complex, high impact work, and we’re doing it with a small but highly talented team.
We’re united by big ideas, bold ambitions, and a genuine sense of purpose. We move fast and we’re not afraid to do things differently. We care about impact and about doing things properly.
We’re now looking for a highly capable and commercially assertive Senior Quantity Surveyor.
About the role
Reporting into our Construction Director, the Senior Quantity Surveyor will take full ownership of contractual and commercial governance across our grid-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) portfolio.
You’ll act as the Employer’s commercial lead across complex construction contracts, including Balance of Plant (BoP) and BESS supplier scopes. Ensuring they are administered rigorously and consistently with their terms.
This is a hands-on role for a QS who excels at challenging unsupported contractor claims, forming clear evidence-based positions, and protecting the Employer’s commercial and programme interests. You will also contribute to shaping project cost estimates from concept through construction, ensuring robust financial foundations for investment decisions.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead commercial management of BoP contracts, ensuring strict compliance with all contract terms.
- Assess, challenge, and respond to contractor claims for cost and time, providing evidence‑based rebuttals.
- Work with planners to review delay events, concurrency arguments, and programme impacts.
- Maintain a clear audit trail of notices, decisions, and correspondence.
- Prepare and maintain cost estimates, forecasts, and cash flows across the full BESS project lifecycle.
- Support due diligence, financial close, and commercial reporting to senior stakeholders.
- Promote a contract‑led culture and act as a firm, professional commercial counterparty.
What we’re looking for
- A commercially tough, detail‑focused Senior QS or Commercial Manager with infrastructure or energy experience (ideally BESS, HV, substations, or BoP).
- Strong working knowledge of FIDIC Yellow Book, including amended forms.
- Confident challenging unsupported assertions and explaining positions clearly and calmly.
- Excellent written communication, especially drafting rebuttals and determinations.
- Experience working on projects subject to funder scrutiny or dispute processes.
- Degree in Quantity Surveying; MRICS desirable.
What we offer
- Hybrid working model
- 30 days holiday rising to 35 days through length of service (including bank holidays) and additional 3 days paid leave over the festive period
- Discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.
- Enhanced pension scheme – currently matching contributions at 6%, increasing to a maximum of 9% by 2027
- Occupational sick pay
- Bupa Private Medical Insurance scheme
- Octopus Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) – access to free and confidential counselling and other wellbeing resources
- Life assurance scheme at 6x salary
Apatura is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe in fostering a workplace where everyone can succeed, regardless of background, gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments during the interview process for candidates with disabilities.
Ready to join us? Apply now!
