HV Electrical QS: Substations & Power Projects

Mane Energy; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane Energy in Glasgow seeks an experienced Electrical Quantity Surveyor to join a growing project team delivering major HV, substation and electrical infrastructure projects across the power and utilities sector.

You will take ownership of the commercial and contractual performance of major project packages, working with Project Managers, engineers, planners, clients and subcontractors from mobilisation to final account.

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or related discipline.
• Commercial experience in electrical, power, utilities, construction or engineering sectors.
• Experience managing project costs, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Strong understanding of construction and engineering contracts.
• Excellent Excel skills and ability to work with financial data.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organisation, administration and record-keeping abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing commercial priorities.
• High attention to detail and timely delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial delivery of HV electrical and substation projects.
• Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, cost reports, BOQs and profit plans.
• Monitor project expenditure, commitments, costs and overall financial performance.
• Prepare and submit interim valuations, progress applications and final accounts.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, valuations, remeasurement, payment certificates and final accounts.
• Identify, value and manage variations, change orders, dayworks and additional works.
• Capture and accurately cost site changes, including labour and material costs.
• Work with Planning Engineers to ensure progress is reflected commercially.
• Review programmes and assess commercial impact of delays or changes.
• Identify commercial risks and escalate appropriately.
• Maintain records for all commercial activities.
• Attend commercial meetings with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Support negotiation and agreement of settlements, variations and claims.
• Ensure contractual obligations are understood and administered.
• Provide regular commercial reporting to Project Managers and Senior Management.
• Support the wider commercial team with contract administration and project financial management.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Excel

Attention to detail

Self-management

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Mane Energy in Glasgow seeks an experienced Electrical Quantity Surveyor to join a growing project team delivering major HV, substation and electrical infrastructure projects across the power and utilities sector.

You will take ownership of the commercial and contractual performance of major project packages, working with Project Managers, engineers, planners, clients and subcontractors from mobilisation to final account.