Senior Quantity Surveyor - Warrington (Hybrid) - Cavendish Nuclear

Cavendish Nuclear, a leading force in the UK nuclear industry, is seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Warrington. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercial professional looking to make a significant impact on a major decommissioning project, contributing to a safer and more secure world.

The Opportunity: A Role That's Out of the Ordinary

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor at Cavendish Nuclear, you will be instrumental in supporting a critical national project. This role offers a unique chance to leverage your commercial expertise in a high-stakes environment. You will be at the forefront of managing the commercial aspects of a major decommissioning project, gaining invaluable experience and contributing directly to its success. This position is designed for individuals seeking to advance their careers within the quantity surveying discipline, working within a growing and dynamic project team.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Providing comprehensive commercial support and expertise to projects.
• Managing a range of commercial activities, including bid governance, contract reviews, change management, and the administration of compensation event contractual notices.
• Ensuring internal compliance and liaising with relevant Heads of Commercial and customers.
• Collaborating closely with CNL Project Managers, offering essential commercial guidance and support.
• Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment of objectives and collaborative goal-setting.
• Demonstrating a thorough understanding of head contract terms and conditions and their effective flow-down to the subcontractor supply chain.
• Proactively identifying and addressing contract compliance issues, developing and monitoring correction plans to eliminate any non-compliance.

Key Advantages for Candidates:

• Career Growth in a Vital Sector: This role offers unparalleled opportunities for professional development within the nuclear industry, a sector critical to national security and energy infrastructure. You'll be part of a major project that shapes the future.
• Hybrid Working Flexibility: Cavendish Nuclear understands the importance of work-life balance. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, typically with three days in the Warrington office and two days working from home, providing a structured yet flexible work environment.
• Impactful Work: Contribute directly to significant decommissioning projects, playing a vital role in creating a safer and more secure world. Your work will have tangible and lasting importance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Beyond a competitive salary, Cavendish Nuclear provides a generous benefits package designed to support your overall wellbeing, including:
  • Generous holiday allowance.
  • Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
  • Access to a Digital GP, annual health checks, and nutritional consultations.
  • Employee share scheme and shopping savings portal.
  • Payment of professional fees.
  • Special paid leave for reservists in the armed forces.
  • Holiday trading options.
  • A paid "Be Kind Day" for volunteering.
  • Excellent development opportunities and an employee assistance programme for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Supportive and Inclusive Culture: Cavendish Nuclear is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. They are a disability confident employer and welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements.
• Global Opportunities: As part of Babcock International Group, your career could extend globally, opening doors to international assignments and diverse experiences.

Key Considerations for Candidates:

• Security Clearance: Candidates will need to be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance. Understanding the requirements for this is essential.
• Experience in Regulated Industries: While a degree in Quantity Surveying is ideal, Cavendish Nuclear values experience. Demonstrable experience in a Quantity Surveying role, strong commercial acumen, and a good understanding of day-to-day commercial administration in regulated industries are crucial.
• Contractual Knowledge: Familiarity with standard forms of contracts, such as NEC3, and a detailed understanding of business requirements and sourcing strategies are highly valued.
• Proactive Approach: The role requires a proactive individual who can identify compliance issues and implement solutions effectively.

This Senior Quantity Surveyor position at Cavendish Nuclear presents a compelling career move for experienced professionals seeking challenging, rewarding work in a secure and growing industry. If you are driven by a desire to contribute to significant projects and are looking for a supportive employer that invests in its people, this opportunity warrants serious consideration.