External Title: Quantity Surveyor 

Sector: Nuclear Decommissioning 

Location: Oxfordshire 

Vulcain Engineering UK are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial and cost leadership on a major nuclear decommissioning programme involving complex, multidisciplinary engineering activities. 

This role will provide quantity surveying expertise to support cost planning, procurement, and commercial decisionmaking across complex engineering and decommissioning projects. You will help ensure value for money, robust cost control, and effective commercial governance throughout project delivery. 

Some of the main responsibilities of the Quantity Surveyor will include: 

• Support the preparation of cost estimates, feasibility studies, and benchmarking. 
• Analyse project costings and contribute to budget development. 
• Assist in preparing tender documentation and evaluating supplier responses. 
• Manage cost analysis for construction, engineering, and decommissioning work packages. 
• Provide commercial guidance on procurement strategy and contract management. 
• Support administration of contracts, including variations, compensation events, and valuations. 
• Review project risks and support cost impact assessments. 
• Produce commercial reports and maintain accurate financial records. 

Alongside a commitment to our values of Care & Compassion, Performance, Team Spirit, and Inclusiveness, we are looking for individuals who can bring the following: 

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline. 
• Chartered (or working towards chartership) with a recognised professional body. 
• Experience supporting large construction or engineering projects. 
• Strong understanding of cost planning, estimating, and financial control. 
• Knowledge of NEC or similar contract frameworks. 
• Ability to analyse data, write reports, and support commercial decisions. 
• Strong communication and stakeholdermanagement skills.
• Experience working in regulated or technical project environments.  

While we are ideally seeking permanent staff, we may be able to consider other employment types.