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Quantity Surveyor - Custom Solar
Hours: 40 Hours Per Week
Location: Chesterfield (Hybrid)
The UK's transition to a cleaner, more resilient energy network is driving unprecedented investment in electricity infrastructure. At Mitie Power & Grid, we're delivering major projects that will help power the future of the UK, including grid connections, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, cable infrastructure and network reinforcement works.
We're looking for a motivated Quantity Surveyor to join our Custom Solar team and support the successful delivery of commercial and industrial solar PV and BESS projects across the UK. Whether your experience comes from power, utilities, civil engineering, rail, highways, water, M&E or the wider construction sector, this is an exciting opportunity to develop your commercial career in a business operating at the forefront of the energy transition. Working within a hybrid environment, you'll be part of a collaborative team supporting project delivery from pre-construction through to final account, gaining exposure to complex projects, experienced commercial professionals and major UK infrastructure programmes.
Role Responsibilities:
- Collate monthly cost data to support the Commercial Manager with the production of CVRs.
- Manage budget control and forecasting for allocated projects, providing monthly updates.
- Ensure correct contract administration of allocated projects in line with contract requirements.
- Oversee cash management and cash flow production.
- Prepare forecasting documentation.
- Manage subcontractor accounts, including measurement of works, variations, liability trackers, payment notices, and final accounts.
- Attend progress meetings and contribute to weekly commercial meetings.
- Conduct site visits and support client meetings alongside the Commercial Manager.
- Mentor junior staff and ensure work is carried out in line with internal processes and governance.
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Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 2:2 degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying.
- 3+ years' experience working at Quantity Surveyor level.
- Excellent understanding of Contract Law, with NEC suite experience preferred.
- Strong commercial acumen and financial awareness.
- Willingness to undertake site visits.
- Full UK driving licence.
What's in it for you?
- Opportunity to join one of the UK's leading specialist Solar PV developers.
- A supportive environment focused on commercial development and progression.
- Be part of a high‑performing Power & Grid business unit within a growing and future‑focused division.
There's a place for you at Mitie, join us today!
Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.
- We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home.
- We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.
- When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!
- We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).
- We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!
- Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.
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