HV Substations Quantity Surveyor – Electrical Infrastructure

Bimplus; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

JL Renewable Solutions is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of major Power & Renewables projects across Scotland, based from Glasgow. The role covers HV electrical infrastructure, substations, switchgear and cabling within a reputable project team.

Responsibilities include cost control, budgets, valuations and final accounts, plus client and subcontractor negotiations. A degree in QS or related field is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction, engineering or infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of commercial and contractual project management.
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts, applications, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Good understanding of contract conditions and their practical application.
• Experience developing BOQs and managing project costs.
• Strong change-management and record-keeping capability.
• Strong client-facing communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise effectively.
• Good understanding of how construction programmes affect project commercial performance.
• HV substations or electrical infrastructure experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of electrical and infrastructure projects.
• Preparing and maintaining project budgets, forecasts, BOQs and profit plans.
• Producing detailed commercial and financial reporting.
• Managing subcontractor accounts from appointment through to final account.
• Preparing and assessing interim valuations.
• Processing payment certificates in accordance with subcontract terms.
• Preparing client applications for payment.
• Managing remeasurement, variations, site changes and dayworks.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities for senior management.

Skills

Client-facing comms

Negotiation skills

Change management

Record keeping

Independent worker

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

JL Renewable Solutions is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of major Power & Renewables projects across Scotland, based from Glasgow. The role covers HV electrical infrastructure, substations, switchgear and cabling within a reputable project team.

Responsibilities include cost control, budgets, valuations and final accounts, plus client and subcontractor negotiations. A degree in QS or related field is advantageous.