Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor to recruit a M&E Quantity Surveyor with building service experience on a 12 months contract for its site in Essex for an start in April 2026. Key skills Manage contract administration and procurement processes across Mechanical, Electrical, and wider Building Services (MEP) packages, ensuring effective coordination with general construction works. Undertake cost planning, monitoring, and reporting throughout the full project lifecycle, with an integrated approach that considers both MEP and associated building/structural elements. Negotiate with contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers across both M&E and general construction disciplines to secure best value and commercially robust outcomes. Assist in the preparation and agreement of final accounts , including the assessment and settlement of variations, claims, and contractual disputes across multi-disciplinary packages....

Astute's Power team are looking to recruit a Civil Quantity Surveyor on an Energy from Waste Project in Essex on a 12 month minimum contract. Key skills Oversee commercial aspects of remaining project packages including structural steelwork, cladding, and administration building fit-out works Provide commercial support across minor civil works and associated infrastructure elements Administer and manage preliminaries packages , including scaffolding, design services, and other site-wide costs Assist in the close-out of the main civil works account , ensuring all final accounts are accurately prepared, agreed, and settled Prepare, submit, and negotiate interim valuations and final accounts with clients and subcontractors Monitor and control project costs, identifying risks, variations, and opportunities to maintain budget compliance Manage subcontractor procurement , including tendering, analysis, and appointment Review and assess variations, change orders, and...

Our client is seeking an experienced Lead Quantity Surveyor to join their growing infrastructure team, supporting a major power and energy programme for one of their key clients. This is a fantastic opportunity to take a lead commercial role on high-profile projects, working on complex and fast-paced infrastructure environment. The Role As Lead Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of commercial management across major power and energy infrastructure projects. You will provide leadership and guidance to the commercial team while working closely with project stakeholders, supply chain partners, and senior management to ensure strong commercial performance across the full project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Leading commercial management activities across major power and energy projects Overseeing NEC contract administration and ensuring contractual compliance Driving cost control, forecasting, reporting, and change management processes Leading procurement strategy...

Our client is a highly regarded consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering complex, large-scale infrastructure programmes across the UK. Due to continued growth and a healthy project pipeline, they are looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor with proven civils experience to play a key role in the successful delivery of major schemes. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that values expertise, encourages progression, and offers exposure to some of the most high-profile infrastructure projects in the market. The Opportunity You will take a lead role in the commercial management of infrastructure projects, working across sectors such as highways, rail, utilities, and major public realm developments. From early-stage cost planning through to final account, you will be trusted to provide accurate commercial insight and add real value to both clients and project teams. You'll be joining a collaborative, multi-disciplinary...