Details:
- Salary: £65,000 - 85,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Cottam Nottinghamshire
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Unite People is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a well-established Tier 1 contractor delivering HV/LV electrical infrastructure across the UK. The pipeline includes substations, grid connections, renewables and BESS schemes, and network reinforcement under long-term frameworks. This is a senior commercial role with real ownership of projects, and there is a clear route to Commercial Manager for the right person.
The role
* Lead the commercial management of HV/LV projects from tender handover through to final account.
* Prepare and manage cost reports, CVRs, forecasts and cash flow, and report monthly to senior management.
* Administer NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including compensation events, early warnings and applications for payment.
* Procure and manage specialist subcontractors and suppliers, covering cable installation, civils, jointing, and plant and equipment.
* Value variations and protect the business’s commercial position on change and risk.
* Build strong relationships with clients, DNOs/ICPs and the delivery team.
* Mentor and develop junior QS staff.
About you
* Proven QS experience at senior level in HV/LV, power distribution, substations or wider electrical infrastructure.
* Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts. JCT experience is also useful.
* Experience on utility, DNO, National Grid or renewables frameworks is a real advantage.
* Degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying or similar. MRICS, or working towards it, is desirable.
* Commercially sharp and confident dealing with clients and subcontractors.
* Full UK driving licence.
What’s on offer
* Competitive salary plus car or car allowance
* Pension, healthcare and annual bonus
* A secure, long-term workload in one of the UK’s fastest-growing sectors
* Support towards chartership and a clear progression path