Quantity Surveyor - Electrical

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• Our people share our Purpose and Values.
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Responsibilities

• The SQS will undertake or review measurement of electrical designs and on-site works completed, develop the Schedule of Rates and/or
• Bill of Quantities, assess on-site and off-site electrical materials, equipment, and installations, prepare monthly payment certificates and final accounts, and monitor anticipated final project costs.
• The role will provide recommendations for monthly payments and final account settlements while ensuring contractual entitlement is maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the development and implementation of cost control processes, procedures, and policies, ensuring alignment with industry best practice, client requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for electrical installations, including materials, labour, plant, equipment, testing, commissioning, and associated subcontract works.
• Develop and maintain the processes, systems, and administrative procedures necessary to support the timely and accurate production of cost reports and financial forecasts.
• Foster strong relationships with contractors, consultants, suppliers, specialist electrical subcontractors, and professional bodies within the construction and engineering sectors.
• Provide commercial advice and expertise in relation to claims, variations, compensation events, and contractual disputes arising from construction and consultancy contracts.
• Review Bills of Quantities and Schedules of Rates prepared by consultants and contractors, providing cost validation and benchmarking against project designs and scope requirements.
• Assess and evaluate monthly valuations, payment applications, variations, change orders, and final accounts associated with electrical works packages.
• Monitor project costs against approved budgets, identifying risks and opportunities and providing regular financial reporting, forecasting, and cost control recommendations.
• Undertake measurement and valuation of electrical installations, including low-voltage and high-voltage systems, containment, cabling, substations, switchgear, lighting, power distribution, and associated infrastructure works.
• Support procurement activities, including tender evaluation, commercial assessment, contract administration, and subcontractor management for electrical packages.
• Ensure compliance with contract conditions and maintain accurate records to support commercial decisions and final account negotiations.

Requirements

• Minimun 8+ years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor on large-scale electrical, energy, oil and gas, transmission & distribution, renewable energy, utilities projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, installations, and associated construction methodologies.
• Must have a clear understanding of, and ability to work with, construction contract commercial documents, drawings and specifications.
• Strong experience of delivering technically complex and high value projects.
• Experience of working in a comparable consultancy environment, or with a client or contractor organisation.
• Knowledge of cost management principles, methods, techniques and tools, including the standard method of measurement.
• Must have excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to foster relationships.

Benefits

• To support this we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.