Isle of Skye Site Quantity Surveyor – Substation

Nrl; Broadford; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term contract (2 years)

CIS engagement

Job summary

NRL is seeking a Site-Based Quantity Surveyor for a major Isle of Skye substation project. The role is on-site with a two-year contract and a day rate of £500–£575 (CIS). 10 days on, 4 days off, and close collaboration with project managers, engineers and clients to keep projects within budget.

Responsibilities include budgeting, NEC3/NEC4 contract administration, subcontractor procurement, CVRs, and cost reporting. Previous experience in substation projects is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor on major civil, M&E, or energy/infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
• Previous experience in substation projects or similar power/energy infrastructure (highly desirable).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing project budgets and cost forecasts.
• Oversee all aspects of quantity surveying on major T&D projects.
• Measuring and valuing completed works.
• Managing subcontractor procurement and contracts.
• Administering NEC3/NEC4 contracts (commonly used in UK utilities projects).
• Commercial management of contractors and subcontractors.
• Raising and managing Compensation Events and Early Warnings.
• Producing monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).
• Managing applications for payment and final accounts.
• Identifying and mitigating commercial risks.
• Supporting tendering and estimating activities.
• Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and Clients to ensure projects are delivered within budget.

Skills

Quantity Surveyor

NEC3/NEC4

Substation projects

Cost reporting

Job description

NRL is seeking a Site-Based Quantity Surveyor for a major Isle of Skye substation project. The role is on-site with a two-year contract and a day rate of £500–£575 (CIS). 10 days on, 4 days off, and close collaboration with project managers, engineers and clients to keep projects within budget.

Responsibilities include budgeting, NEC3/NEC4 contract administration, subcontractor procurement, CVRs, and cost reporting. Previous experience in substation projects is highly desirable.