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Senior Quantity Surveyor (Site Based) Location: India Queens Substation, St Austell, Cornwall Contract Type: Contract (Inside IR35) Rate: Up to £600 per day Start Date: ASAP Hours: 45 hours per week (Site Based) The RoleWe are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial leadership on a major substation project at India Queens, Cornwall. Working closely with the Project Manager and wider delivery team, you will take ownership of all commercial activities across the project lifecycle, ensuring robust cost control, contract compliance, change management, and financial reporting. This is a site-based position requiring a commercially focused professional with a strong background in power, utilities, transmission, distribution, substations, or major infrastructure projects. Key ResponsibilitiesLead all commercial and quantity surveying activities on-site. Manage project budgets, cost forecasts, valuations, and cashflow. Administer contracts and manage compensation events, variations, and change control. Prepare and negotiate subcontract packages and manage subcontractor accounts. Produce accurate cost/value reconciliation reports and financial forecasts. Monitor commercial performance and identify project risks and opportunities. Support the delivery team with contractual and commercial advice. Manage applications for payment, assessments, and final accounts. Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and internal governance procedures. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and project stakeholders. RequirementsProven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within power, utilities, energy, civil engineering, or major infrastructure projects. Previous experience working on substations, transmission, distribution, or National Grid projects. Strong understanding and practical application of NEC contracts. Experience managing subcontractor accounts, change control, and final accounts. Excellent commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills. Ability to operate independently in a site-based commercial lead role. Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent commercial background. Desirable ExperienceNational Grid project experience. High Voltage (HV) substation experience (132kV-400kV). Major infrastructure, energy transition, or power sector projects. Exposure to principal contractor environments. What's on OfferLong-term contract opportunity. Up to £600 per day Inside IR35. Major UK energy infrastructure project. Immediate start available. Opportunity to play a key role on a high-profile substation development. Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Progressive please visit Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

main responsibilities would be: 1. The creation and maintenance of Rough-Cut Capacity Planning models. 2. To detail plan methods of manufacture in response to tasking requirements with full regard to time, cost and quality. 3. Ensuring the local MRP system is updated and accurate. 4. Ensuring that customer requirements are planned and released to Manufacturing and Operational activities within the timescales required. 5. To provide manufacturing cost estimates and challenge operation times. 6. Compliance with Inventory control processes. 7. To demonstrate and use 'Lean Planning' techniques and 'Production Control' processes such as visual management, Kanban and Push/Pull in the operational/ manufacturing areas. 8. Experience of working in operational environment, production, and/or supply chain functions. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.