Lead Quantity Surveyor

Turner Lovell; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading M&E contractor located in Glasgow is seeking a professional to support the commercial delivery of HV electrical projects. The role involves cost control, contract administration, and financial management. Candidates should have a degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics, with strong Excel skills and knowledge of contract conditions. Experience in the electricity T&D sector is beneficial. This position offers full-time permanent employment with hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Electrical background preferred.
• Previous electricity T&D sector experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets, BOQs, and profit plans.
• Administer contract obligations and client requirements.
• Identify and report commercial risks.
• Lead commercial meetings with clients and internal teams.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Knowledge of contract conditions

Excellent working knowledge of the NEC form contracts

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics

Job description

Overview

Location: Glasgow, Scotland

Full-time / Permanent employment with Hybrid working available.

About our client

Turner Lovell are recruiting for an established M&E contractor, operating across Europe on various HV energy infrastructure & datacentre projects, in both the design and construction phases. They are known for innovation, collaboration, and performance, and offer excellent career development opportunities and reward high performance.

Role Overview

Support the commercial delivery of HV electrical projects through cost control, contract administration, and financial management.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost & Financial Management: Prepare budgets, BOQs, and profit plans. Manage subcontractor accounts, valuations, and payments. Issue accurate monthly applications, including remeasures, site changes, and claims.
• Contract Administration: Administer contract obligations and client requirements. Handle interim and final accounts, dayworks, and change orders. Ensure compliance with contract terms and procurement agreements.
• Risk & Reporting: Identify and report commercial risks. Collaborate with planning engineers to ensure accurate progress reporting. Maintain detailed records to support commercial tracking. Ensure secure handling of project information in line with ISMS policies.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Lead commercial meetings with clients and internal teams. Negotiate as needed and communicate project status effectively.

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics; electrical background preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and knowledge of contract conditions.
• Excellent working knowledge of the NEC form contracts
• Previous electricity T&D sector experience is beneficial

If this sounds like it could be your next challenge, please apply or contact Yana Arif at [e-mail] / 0207 448 1100 for further information.