Dalkia Engineering has a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our talented West Midlands Commercial Team. This role will initially support the commercial delivery of our healthcare project at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital reporting into the Project Commercial Lead. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing costs, contracts, and commercial risks, ensuring best value while maintaining high standards of compliance and quality. If you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to work on a meaningful and high-profile project within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Who We’re Looking For

• BSC Quantity Surveying or similar relevant qualification
• Strong working knowledge of the main forms of construction contracts, in particular the NEC Form of Subcontract.
• A background in MEP would be preferable but is not essential.
• Familiarity with contractual entitlement to instructions for additional works, and knowledge of remedies in cases of non-instruction.
• In-depth understanding of the valuation methods applied within specific contracts.

What’s on Offer

Our people are our greatest asset. We’re committed to recruiting, training, and developing people, who can drive innovation and help shape the future of energy. We invest in nurturing talent, offer a competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits package, and support continuous professional development at every level of the organisation.

• Flexible working arrangements (Note: this is predominantly a site based role)
• Medical Health Cover & Life Assurance
• 25 days of annual leave, plus 1 additional day for your birthday
• Pension Scheme
• Car Allowance
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Family Friendly policies (Enhanced maternity & paternity)
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• My Perks (after probation) interest free tech loans
• Real career progression opportunities.
• RICS APC Support (if required)

What you’ll be doing

• Establish entitlement and recover costs for changes to tender documents, drawings, or specifications during the pre-construction and validation phase.
• Identify and monitor costs related to design development, coordination, and any disruption or delay during the construction period.
• Regularly identify, maintain, price, and agree on variations and change orders to ensure accurate cost recovery.
• Review subcontractor applications and variations in line with contract terms, ensuring proper documentation and approvals are in place.
• Support contract compliance by evaluating project activities against tender documents, contracts, and agreed deliverables.
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate applications for payment in coordination with the project team to ensure accurate and timely cash flow.
• Assist with preparation and agreement of the final account, working closely with Senior Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Leads.
• Conduct credit checks to assess financial stability of clients and contractors before engagement.
• Assist in monthly financial reporting and monitor payment processes to ensure prompt collection and manage overdue payments where necessary.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Dalkia, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to driving innovation and achieving a sustainable energy future. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive regardless of background, identity, or lived experience. We welcome applications from all individuals and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Together, we’re building a culture that reflects the communities we serve and supports the transition to a net-zero world.

About us

Dalkia is a leading technical and energy services company in the UK. We are committed to building quality relationships to drive long term value for our clients. Backed by EDF, Britain’s biggest generator of low carbon electricity, we leverage the strength of our Group, without losing the personability of a smaller business. We’re a people-first culture.

Guided by our value-added approach and bolstered by the latest technologies, tools and engineering techniques, our expert team will support you throughout the project lifecycle, from design to commissioning, completion and aftercare, ensuring complete satisfaction.