Quantity Surveyor

About Dalkia Energy Services

At Dalkia Energy Services, we develop, deliver, and operate sustainable energy services and solutions to help the transition into an effective Net Zero future. Our solutions are tailored to specific needs and result in significant cost savings, improved efficiency, resilience, and a healthier environment.

At Dalkia, we are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We ensure that every applicant is treated fairly and respectfully throughout our selection process. If you require any adjustments, please inform us in confidence. Our talent acquisition team is here to assist you.

Role Overview

As a Quantity Surveyor, reporting to and supported by a Regional Commercial Manager, you will be working within one of our regional delivery teams on a range of decarbonisation projects in the North of England. Being part of a wider commercial team, you will manage and control the commercial, financial, and contractual elements of designated project(s) to maximise project profitability, minimise project risk, and ensure contractual obligations are met.

From the Leeds office, the region covers projects in the Midlands and North, supporting hybrid / remote working between site and office visits.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities 

Commercial Reporting & Forecasting 

• Produce accurate project commercial reports and forecasts. 

• Prepare accurate and timely client valuations. 

• Manage and report on project financial performance in line with company standards. 

Procurement & Subcontract Management 

• Manage project sub-contract procurement processes. 

• Prepare subcontracts and all required documentation in adherence with business guidelines. 

• Oversee and control sub-contract accounts, payments, and variations. 

Contract Administration & Compliance 

• Ensure projects’ commercial obligations are administered in accordance with client contracts. 

• Maintain compliance with contractual requirements and company procedures. 

• Liaise with Commercial Managers and Project Directors on contractual issues and take action as required. 

Risk, Change & Value Management 

• Work closely with site operations and design teams to identify and mitigate project risks and opportunities. 

• Implement and manage effective change control processes. 

• Support value engineering and cost-saving initiatives where applicable. 

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement 

• Attend project and company-related meetings. 

• Maintain and develop professional relationships with clients to support future business opportunities. 

• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners to ensure commercial objectives are met. 

Knowledge, Skills, Education & Experience 

Essential: 

• You are a team player that and an effective communicator with good analytical skills.  

• You are comfortable working to deadlines and producing a good standard of work.   

• A formal qualification in Quantity Surveying (BSc, MSc, HND or other recognised vocational routes such as the “RICS Certificate in Quantity Surveying Practice”). 

• Demonstrable work experience of Quantity Surveying in a Main Contracting / Subcontracting environment 

• IT literacy with regards to Microsoft Excel, Word etc. 

Desired but not essential: 

• Attained or working toward appropriate professional membership (eg RICS/CICES/CIOB)  

• Experience in one of the following areas; M&E / MEP / building refurbishment / civil engineering. 

• Experience of managing multiple subcontractors on one project. 

• Experience on projects ranging from £2m – £20m in value. 

• Familiarity with JCT and NEC Suite of Contracts. 

• Experience and comfort when communicating with all levels of Senior Management and stakeholders. 

• The ability to influence the project decision making process. 

• Experience in working with cost management systems such as Navision, Oracle, SAP, Coins etc. 

So, what’s in it for you?

Firstly, you get to join a fantastic, friendly, forward-hinking team of people, who will welcome you and are passionate about the work that we do.

We’re part of something bigger, Dalkia is owned by EDF Energy, Britain’s biggest generator of low carbon electricity means we can access the strength of our wider Group, without losing the appeal or agility of being a smaller, but rapidly growing business.

We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards;

• 1:30pm finish on Fridays!
• Pension Scheme with 6% employer contribution
• Health cash back plan where you can claim back costs such as dental, optical and medical
• Life assurance at 4 times your basic salary
• Cycle to work scheme
• An electric vehicle scheme – where we help you lease an electric vehicle for a fixed monthly cost to yourself (after 3 months service and post probationary period)
• Access to My Perks, where you can access hundreds of offers to help you save on your purchases (online and in person)
• Access to our training portal and other approved training
• Reimbursement for one professional membership fee relevant to your role
• All the necessary equipment to perform your job role, such as laptop and mobile phone

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback to every applicant. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of submitting your application, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Closing date Friday 14th November 2025