Electrical Quantity Surveyor

Hill McGlynn Recruitment; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill McGlynn Recruitment hereby presents a position for a Quantity Surveyor in the Essex area, working with a reputable electrical contractor delivering domestic and commercial projects across Essex and London. The role focuses on the commercial management of electrical installations, ensuring cost control, contract administration and profitability from tender through to final accounts.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in electrical contracting, strong commercial awareness and the

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the electrical contracting sector.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing budgets, cost forecasts and financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and contractual aspects of electrical projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, cost forecasts and financial reports.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, tender evaluations and contract negotiations.
• Prepare valuations, variations and applications for payment.
• Monitor project expenditure and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and site teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, including payments, variations and final accounts.
• Review drawings and specifications to assess costs and requirements.
• Ensure contractual compliance and maintain accurate records.
• Attend project meetings and report on commercial performance.
• Support final accounts negotiations.

Skills

Electrical contracting experience

Cost management

Contract administration

Tender to final account

JCT/NEC knowledge

Subcontractor procurement

Valuations and variations

Communication skills

Education

Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management qualification

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Electrical Contractor

Location: Essex

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, Dependent on Experience

About The Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established and growing electrical contractor based in Essex, delivering a range of domestic and commercial electrical projects across Essex and London. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in electrical contracting to join a reputable business that prides itself on delivering high-quality workmanship and professional services. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the commercial aspects of electrical projects, ensuring effective cost management, contract administration and financial performance from initial tender through to final account. Our client offers a supportive working environment, long-term job security and opportunities for career development within a growing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of electrical installation projects from inception through to completion.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, cost forecasts and financial reports.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, tender evaluations and contract negotiations.
• Prepare and submit valuations, variations and applications for payment.
• Monitor project expenditure, identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and electrical installation teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, including payments, variations and final accounts.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications and project documentation to assess costs and commercial requirements.
• Ensure contractual compliance and maintain accurate commercial records.
• Attend project meetings and provide regular updates on commercial performance.
• Support the preparation and negotiation of final accounts.

Experience & Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within the electrical contracting sector.
• Strong electrical experience is essential, ideally gained working directly for an electrical contractor.
• Good understanding of commercial and domestic electrical installations, including cabling, containment, power distribution and associated electrical works.
• Experience managing the commercial aspects of electrical projects from tender through to final account.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, including JCT and/or NEC.
• Experience with subcontractor procurement, cost management, valuations and variations.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications and contractual documentation.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline would be advantageous.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience working on commercial electrical installation projects.
• Knowledge of electrical testing, inspection and compliance requirements.
• Experience working across multiple electrical projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with LV electrical installations, distribution systems and associated infrastructure.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Permanent position with an established electrical contractor.
• Long-term job security within a growing business.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• Varied portfolio of domestic and commercial electrical projects across Essex and London.