Electrical Quantity Surveyor- Defence

Eden Brown; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Comprehensive Benefits

Flexible / Hybrid Working

Job summary

Eden Brown is seeking an experienced Electrical Quantity Surveyor to join its Defence team, supporting major electrical and MEP packages on high-profile UK projects. Hybrid working options available in Derby or Plymouth with flexible / regulated environments.

The role focuses on commercial delivery, change control, and final accounts, offering competitive salary, car allowance, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as Electrical Quantity Surveyor or equivalent in MEP/Defence projects.
• NEC3/NEC4 contract experience.
• Strong commercial acumen with change control and final accounts.
• SC clearance eligible or held.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial delivery of electrical works packages from procurement through to final account.
• Prepare and maintain cost forecasts, CVRs, cash flow forecasts and cost-to-complete reporting.
• Administer NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, ensuring contractual obligations are effectively managed.
• Lead change control activities, including compensation events, variations and claims.
• Review and manage payment applications, subcontractor valuations and final accounts.
• Support procurement activities, tender evaluations, commercial reviews and subcontract negotiations.
• Monitor project performance against budgets and provide commercial recommendations.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and supporting documentation.
• Work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, design teams and construction professionals.
• Identify, manage and mitigate commercial risks while maximising opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors and supply chain partners.
• Provide expert commercial advice across electrical infrastructure projects.

Skills

Electrical QS experience

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Stakeholder management

SC clearance eligible/held

Job description

Electrical Quantity Surveyor - Defence

Location: Derby or Plymouth (Flexible / Hybrid Working)

Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Comprehensive Benefits

Security Clearance: SC Cleared or Eligible to Obtain SC Clearance

The Opportunity

A leading global consultancy is seeking an experienced Electrical Quantity Surveyor to join its growing Defence team, supporting the delivery of some of the UKs most complex and high-profile infrastructure programmes. This role offers the opportunity to work within a highly regulated environment, managing the commercial delivery of major electrical and MEP packages across secure Defence projects. Candidates will be considered for opportunities in both Derby and Plymouth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial delivery of electrical works packages from procurement through to final account.
• Prepare and maintain cost forecasts, CVRs, cash flow forecasts and cost-to-complete reporting.
• Administer NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, ensuring contractual obligations are effectively managed.
• Lead change control activities, including compensation events, variations and claims.
• Review and manage payment applications, subcontractor valuations and final accounts.
• Support procurement activities, tender evaluations, commercial reviews and subcontract negotiations.
• Monitor project performance against budgets and provide commercial recommendations.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and supporting documentation.
• Work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, design teams and construction professionals.
• Identify, manage and mitigate commercial risks while maximising opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors and supply chain partners.
• Provide expert commercial advice across electrical infrastructure projects.

About You

• Experience as an Electrical Quantity Surveyor, MEP Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager.
• Strong understanding of electrical infrastructure, building services, power, energy or Defence projects.
• Proven NEC3/NEC4 contract experience.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing change control, compensation events and final accounts.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Eligible to obtain or currently hold SC Clearance.