Lead Quantity Surveyor – Power Transmission & Distribution

Burns & McDonnell; Highgate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a commercial professional to provide project-level commercial control for live projects and tenders in the power sector. You will administer NEC 3/4 contracts (Options A & C), develop subcontracts, and drive cash flow and cost control through CVR reporting and monthly valuations.

You will work with project teams to maximise profitability, manage risk, and support tender enquiries.

Qualifications

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent with 3+ years experience, or HND with 4+ years.
• GCSE with 6 years relevant experience.
• Chartered or working towards chartership (RICS or similar).
• Experience in Power Transmission & Distribution sector preferred.
• Awareness and experience of NEC3/4 Options A & C.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly internal reporting through the CVR and internal commercial management procedures.
• Report monthly to the client per contract and client procedures.
• Ensure cash flow is optimised through activity schedules, monthly valuations and subcontractor accounts.
• Drive the recovery of outstanding monies and resolve queries.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering and change events.
• Manage change events per contract, including CE notification and implementation.
• Produce cost estimates and subcontract enquiries for tenders and compensation events.
• Ensure project delivery teams adhere to risk management and financial compliance.
• Record commercial KPI data at project level and maintain payment timeliness.
• Prepare and manage sub-contracts through Final Account.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Contract administration

NEC 3/4 familiarity

MS Office

Communication skills

Tendering & costing

Project scheduling

Team collaboration

Power sector experience

Risk management

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying

HND in Quantity Surveying

GCSE + 6 years experience

Chartership candidate (RICS)

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a commercial professional to provide project-level commercial control for live projects and tenders in the power sector. You will administer NEC 3/4 contracts (Options A & C), develop subcontracts, and drive cash flow and cost control through CVR reporting and monthly valuations.

You will work with project teams to maximise profitability, manage risk, and support tender enquiries.