Electrical Quantity Surveyor — Lead Projects & Growth

Hill McGlynn Recruitment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Permanent role with stability

Job summary

Hill McGlynn Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Electrical Quantity Surveyor for a Kent-based M&E contractor. You will lead the commercial management of electrical installation projects, ensuring budgets, valuations and cash flow are accurately controlled.

The role offers ownership of projects and a clear path for progression within a supportive team. The position is full-time and permanent, with a competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 per year plus benefits, reflecting your electrical

Qualifications

• Experience as Electrical QS or M&E QS in contracting environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical installations (LV distribution, containment, cabling, lighting).
• Experience managing commercial aspects of electrical projects.
• Experience preparing valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Strong budgeting, procurement and cost control skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects of electrical projects from award to final account.
• Prepare interim valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Monitor budgets, expenditure and financial performance against targets.
• Review drawings, specifications and contracts to identify commercial requirements and risks.
• Carry out measurements and take-offs for electrical installations.
• Identify, prepare and manage contract variations and additional works.
• Manage procurement activities and evaluate tenders.
• Assess subcontractor applications for payment and subcontractor accounts.
• Prepare and maintain accurate cost reports, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Collaborate with project managers and site teams to monitor progress and mitigate risks.
• Ensure records for costs, variations, procurement and correspondence are accurate.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Cost control

Budgeting & forecasting

Communication & negotiation

Project management

Education

QS degree

Tools

Excel

CostX

Job description

Hill McGlynn Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Electrical Quantity Surveyor for a Kent-based M&E contractor. You will lead the commercial management of electrical installation projects, ensuring budgets, valuations and cash flow are accurately controlled.

The role offers ownership of projects and a clear path for progression within a supportive team. The position is full-time and permanent, with a competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 per year plus benefits, reflecting your electrical