Quantity Surveyor
British Solar RenewablesAbout 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 on a hybrid basis. 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.
About British Solar Renewables
British Solar Renewables (BSR) is a UK-based renewable energy developer that designs, plans, constructs, connects, operates and maintains utility-scale solar, wind and battery energy storage projects for developers and investors in the UK and internationally. The company has developed and built more than 700MWp of renewable energy capacity.
Interested in this role?
Apply now to join British Solar Renewables.