Principal Quantity Surveyor

Principal Quantity Surveyor

• Executive level 

• Preston (Mixture of home, office and client sites)  

• Permanent  

• Full-time with flexible working and core hours  

Since 1885, we’ve been bringing to life new ideas and big visions for the built environment. In today’s fast-changing world, we’re continually connecting people, places, ideas and possibilities to make every day another step towards a better future.  

Climate change and Sustainability is at the top of our agenda, we have been established within the energy sector for the past 40 years and have achieved significant growth in the past years as we contribute to a sector that will have trillions of pounds of investment over the next decade. Our teams are at the forefront of the change, managing life changing projects in solar, hydrogen, nuclear, renewables and defence, and we want you to be part of that too. 

Gleeds Energy is seeking to recruit an Principal Quantity Surveyor to join our expanding team in Preston and meet the growing demands of our clients within the defence sector. In this role, you play a critical part in the support and delivery of crucial defence-related projects and help keep the UK safe from threats while advancing our defence technologies.

Your day to day could sometimes involve:

• Operating with NEC form of contract such as Option A, B, C and E, as well as bespoke forms of contract


• Ensure adherence to processes and procedures for issuing works in line with contracts


• Contract administration and contract advice, ensuring obligations under contract are met


• Challenge and manage scope of changes, highlighting any commercial impact


• Maintain awareness of key issues that can affect cost/time/quality


• Identify potential financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them


• Conduct value engineering assessments to ensure cost-effective solutions without compromising quality


• Ensure that all financial obligations are settled, and payments are made

However, no two days are the same, we are a flexible team that supports each other’s projects as well as getting in involved with wider business activities. We believe that variety is key to your development.

• We are seeking candidates relevant experience in Quantity Surveying, experience in the Nuclear / Civil engineering / Engineering (Including Service Contracting) sectors is desired but not essential.

• Experience/willing to learn about mechanical and electrical industry in an infrastructure/ defence environment.


• Comfortable communicating and negotiating with various levels of stakeholders

• Ideally be HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Quantity Surveying / Cost Management, Construction Law, or similar / relevant discipline, or in some case applicants with an alternative background (e.g.: Engineering) may be considered.

What we can offer you in return

• Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications 


• Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry 


• Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme.


• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews


• Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first


• Our global travel scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain global experience


• Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance 


• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations


• Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a gold standard investor in people