Project Quantity Surveyor

• Energy, T&D, substations or electrical infrastructure
• Electrical engineering or M&E
• Water, highways or rail, particularly where you have a strong electrical bias

• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of projects from tender through to completion.
• Maintain the commercial administration of subcontract accounts, including valuations, payments, variations and final accounts.
• Support the Senior Quantity Surveyor with project cost management, forecasting and reporting.
• Monitor project costs and expenditure, identifying variances, risks and opportunities.
• Prepare cost estimates, budgets and forecasts based on project information, drawings and specifications.
• Manage tendering and procurement processes, including evaluating quotations and negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Administer contracts, including variations, claims and commercial correspondence.
• Measure and value completed works and ensure payments are accurate and in line with contractual terms.
• Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks to protect project profitability and contract margin.
• Prepare regular cost reports and forecasts for project stakeholders.
• Build effective working relationships with project teams, clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Support the wider commercial team in delivering projects safely, efficiently and profitably

• Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within construction, utilities, infrastructure or a related sector.
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts and commercial administration.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement and cost management.
• Experience with valuations, variations, payments, forecasting and final accounts.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project and commercial teams.

Desirable

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• RICS or CICES membership, or working towards chartered status.
• Experience within the energy, utilities, power or infrastructure sectors.
• Experience working with NEC contracts.
• Knowledge of quantity surveying or commercial management software.
• Experience supporting a Senior Quantity Surveyor on complex projects.