Quantity Surveyor

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The opportunity

As Quantity Surveyor at Hitachi Energy you are part of a team of catalysts for a sustainable future. The demand for energy sector infrastructure is rapidly increasing, we are looking to add a member to our team that is fully focused on managing all costs relating to building and civil engineering projects, from initial calculations to final accounts.

Please note we are unable to provide visa support for this position.

How you'll make an impact

• Prepare and analyse costing for tenders and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the client.

• Perform risk, value management, and cost control during the project lifecycle.

• Identify, analyse, and develop responses to commercial risks and advise on our procurement strategy.

• Allocate work to subcontractors, value completed work and manage payments.

• Provide advice on contractual claims, analyse outcomes and write detailed progress reports.

• Maintain awareness of the different building contracts in current use.

• Understand the implications of health and safety regulations.

Your background

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
  Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, preferably within large-scale industrial or infrastructure projects.

• Proven knowledge of construction costs, procurement, and contract law.

• Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., MS Office Suite, quantity surveying software).

• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and negotiation skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Membership of a professional body (e.g., RICS, CIOB) is desirable.

• Generous annual leave plus public holidays with the ability to buying & selling leave days  ​

• Enhanced pension plan with competitive employer contributions​

• Private healthcare for our employees​

• Health screening program and Dental Plan​

• Maternity, paternity, parental leave ​

• Critical illness plan, Life insurance and income protection ​

• Fitness & health benefits (access to gyms, studios, on-demand exercise classes and library of wellness apps)   ​

• Employee Assistance Program ​

• Performance-based rewards and recognition​

• We operate in a hybrid work environment and work on updating our people lead flexible benefits on a regular basis.​

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.