Job Description

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. We are a trusted, full-service partner to public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe.

At Ameresco, we show the way by developing, constructing and operating tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades that drive cost savings, resilience, decarbonization, and innovation. Our comprehensive portfolio is built to address the challenges of today and adapt the future, ensuring long-term sustainability and success for our customers.

About Bristol City Leap

Bristol City Leap is an innovative partnership between Bristol City Council and Ameresco which will accelerate green energy investment in Bristol and help towards decarbonising the whole city.

Over the next five years, Bristol City Leap will invest nearly £500 million into low carbon energy infrastructure, such as solar, wind, heat networks, heat pumps and energy efficiency measures – all of which will help Bristol meet its carbon reduction targets of becoming carbon neutral by 2030.

Bristol City Leap is a world first, game-changing approach towards decarbonisation at city-scale and will deliver a transformative boost in the amount of renewable energy and decarbonised heat powering our city, which in turn means a cleaner, greener and healthier place to live, learn, work and play.

General Accountability

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will play a key role in the successful commercial management and delivery of projects from pre-construction through to final account. Working closely with the Client, internal stakeholders and the contract supply chain, the Senior QS will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered profitably on programme and in accordance with contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all commercial aspects of construction projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare, maintain and monitor project budgets, cost plans, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Produce and manage Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and provide accurate commercial reporting.
• Administer and manage contracts, including NEC and/or JCT forms of contract.
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate interim valuations, variations, compensation events, and final accounts.
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure project scope, programme, and commercial objectives are achieved.
• Assess and value change throughout the project lifecycle and ensure all entitlements are captured and recovered.
• Support bid and pre-construction teams with cost advice, procurement strategies, and tender submissions.
• Attend and lead commercial meetings, providing advice and guidance to project teams.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure commercial obligations are fulfilled.
• Undertake site visits to monitor progress, verify works completed, and support commercial decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, contractual requirements, and health and safety standards.
• Be commercially sharp with hands-on experience in pre-contract and contract negotiations.
• Background in roles such as pre-construction manager, contract manager, commercial manager or equivalent.
• Lead subcontract procurement activities, including preparation of tender enquiries, tender analysis, negotiations, and subcontract award recommendations.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks to protect project performance and profitability.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Mentor and support Assistant and Quantity Surveyors within the commercial team.
• Perform additional duties as specified by line manager/director.

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will:

• Be degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Have proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor for both Client and Main Contractor environments.
• Have a strong understanding of contracts such as NEC and JCT.
• Have demonstrable experience in delivering projects across building, infrastructure, energy, utilities, or civil engineering sectors.
• Have excellent knowledge of cost management, contractual procurement, contract administration, valuation and final accounting process.
• Have strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify opportunities and manage risk.
• Be skilled in analysing complex tender documents and pricing schedules.
• Be familiar with decarbonisation projects.
• Have excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Possess strong organisation and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Be proficient in commercial reporting and forecasting.
• Have a full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project locations as required.
• Ability to pass a DBS check.

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will be:

• Commercially driven and results focused.
• A confident communicator with strong leadership capabilities.
• Proactive, organized and able to work effectively under pressure.
• Collaborative and relationship focused.
• Adaptable, resilient, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Committed to delivering high-quality outcomes for clients and the business.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a growing business and contribute to the successful delivery of major construction projects whole developing their career within a dynamic commercial team.

All applicants must be eligible to legally work in the UK.

AMERESCO challenges the brightest, most talented, and creative individuals in the industry by providing an environment that fosters initiative and achievement. We are proud of our comprehensive and competitive employee benefits, including people-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans.

All official communications from Ameresco will originate from an @ameresco.com email address. Any correspondence from other domains should be regarded as fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activity to the platform where the issue was encountered.

Ameresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.