Quantity Surveyor

As you help us to shape the future, we've shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support your lifestyle. If successful in this role you'll get:

• A discretionary bonus
• Private Healthcare
• SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time
• Personal accident cover
• Group personal pension plan where we'll pay up to 10%
• Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays
• Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body

We're committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what's right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.

Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we're committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here.

Talk to us about flexible working!

Can you turn complex project requirements into clear costs, strong contracts and better value? Join our Maintenance team as a Quantity Surveyor, and put your commercial expertise at the heart of reliable plant operations.

Reporting to the Technical Lead, you'll provide commercial and contractual support for industrial services, including industrial cleaning, scaffolding, rope access and thermal insulation. Working closely with engineering, maintenance and finance colleagues, you'll help keep projects on budget, manage financial risk and make sure contracts deliver value throughout their lifecycle.

Safety will underpin everything you do. You'll follow our safety, health and environmental standards and work flexibly across teams, supporting wider operational needs where you're competent and appropriately trained.

• Prepare and manage project budgets and forecasts, reviewing costs and investigating variances to keep delivery on track.
• Review and negotiate supplier quotations, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and relevant industry standards.
• Produce accurate quantity take-offs, interim and final valuations, applications for payment and variations.
• Identify commercial risks, recommend ways to manage them and provide clear, timely reporting to senior management.
• Build effective relationships with project teams, contractors, suppliers and client representatives, finding opportunities to improve efficiency and reliability.

Drax Power Station, Selby (on-site)

Full time, Permanent

Salary £55,000-£66,000

Closing date: 26 November

You'll bring a collaborative approach, sound commercial judgement and an interest in finding better ways of working.