Electrical Quantity Surveyor: Drive Project Profitability

Lee Construction Consultancy Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Construction Consultancy Ltd is seeking an experienced Electrical Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial aspects of electrical projects from tender through final account. You will prepare tenders, take-offs, cost plans and budgets while ensuring profitability and contractual compliance.

Role requires strong knowledge of electrical installations, estimating, and cost control, with collaboration across project teams and clients.

Qualifications

• Experience as Electrical Quantity Surveyor, Estimator or similar role.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications and schedules.
• Experience with take-offs, estimating and cost management.
• Strong understanding of contracts, variations and valuations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical tenders, estimates and quotations from drawings, specifications and project documentation.
• Carry out accurate quantity take-offs and measurement of electrical works and materials.
• Obtain and assess quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Assist with tender submissions, cost plans and project budgets.
• Manage project costs, variations, valuations and applications for payment.
• Monitor project expenditure, labour costs, material costs and overall profitability.
• Prepare and maintain accurate cost reports and commercial forecasts.
• Identify, price and negotiate variations and additional works.
• Review subcontractor accounts, invoices and applications for payment.
• Assist with procurement and ensure materials and services are competitively sourced.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Contracts Managers, electricians and clients to resolve commercial and technical issues.
• Maintain accurate records of costs, measurements, variations and contractual documentation.
• Assist with monthly valuations, cash-flow forecasting and final accounts.
• Support the preparation and agreement of final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
• Ensure commercial activities are carried out in accordance with company procedures, contracts and relevant industry standards.

Skills

Electrical Estimation

Cost Management

Negotiation

Excel

Communication

Organisational Skills

Education

Quantity Surveying/Construction or Electrical qualification

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Lee Construction Consultancy Ltd is seeking an experienced Electrical Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial aspects of electrical projects from tender through final account. You will prepare tenders, take-offs, cost plans and budgets while ensuring profitability and contractual compliance.

Role requires strong knowledge of electrical installations, estimating, and cost control, with collaboration across project teams and clients.