P&R Quantity Surveyor - Ireland

Real Staffing; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major HV projects exposure

Glasgow-based role

Collaborative project team

Job summary

Real Staffing in Glasgow is seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial delivery on electrical infrastructure, substations, and high-voltage schemes. You will manage BOQs, budgets, and interim payments to safeguard project profitability.

Working with project teams, subcontractors, and clients, you will monitor costs, prepare monthly reports, and support final accounts from award through to completion. A degree in Quantity Surveying and HV experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or related discipline.
• Experience on electrical infrastructure, HV, substations, or renewables projects.
• Understanding of contract administration, cost control and commercial reporting.
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts, valuations, and final accounts.
• Strong knowledge of contract conditions and practical application.
• Experience preparing payment applications, variations, claims and reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage BOQs, budgets, cost reports, forecasts and profit plans.
• Monitor project costs and provide detailed commercial reporting to stakeholders.
• Lead and participate in interim commercial meetings with clients and internal teams.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, valuations, payment certificates and final accounts.
• Prepare monthly applications for payment including remeasurements and variations.
• Identify and manage labour and material cost escalations.
• Identify commercial risks and escalate to senior management.
• Support planning engineers to ensure progress reporting reflects project performance.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Detail oriented

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Organisational skills

Independent work

Risk identification

Prioritisation

Communication skills

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Project Quantity Surveyor (Power & Renewables) | Glasgow

Are you a Quantity Surveyor with experience in electrical infrastructure, substations, or high-voltage projects looking to play a key role in the delivery of major power and renewables schemes?

We're seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of high-voltage electrical projects, including substations, switchgear installations, and cable infrastructure works. Based in Glasgow, you'll work closely with project delivery teams to ensure strong commercial performance, effective cost control, and successful project outcomes from contract award through to final account.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing sector with a strong pipeline of projects supporting the UK's evolving energy infrastructure.

The Role

As Project Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management and administration of electrical infrastructure projects. Working alongside Project Managers, Engineers, Planners, subcontractors, and clients, you'll ensure projects remain commercially controlled while supporting successful delivery on programme and within budget.

You'll be involved in every stage of the project lifecycle, from budgeting and contract administration through to valuations, claims management, and final accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage Bills of Quantities (BOQs), budgets, cost reports, forecasts, and profit plans.
• Monitor project costs and provide detailed commercial reporting to Project Managers and senior stakeholders.
• Lead and participate in interim commercial meetings with clients and internal project teams.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, valuations, payment certificates, and final accounts.
• Ensure payments are processed in accordance with subcontract agreements, procurement terms, and retention provisions.
• Administer contractual obligations and support the successful commercial delivery of projects.
• Prepare and submit monthly applications for payment, ensuring accurate inclusion of remeasurements, variations, dayworks, site changes, and contractual claims.
• Identify and manage labour and material cost escalations where applicable.
• Proactively identify commercial risks and elevate issues to senior management as required.
• Work closely with Planning Engineers to ensure progress reporting accurately reflects project performance.
• Manage subcontractor remeasurement activities and the valuation of contract works.
• Cost, negotiate, and agree site changes, variation orders, and dayworks.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and supporting documentation to assist with cost control, reporting, and claims management.
• Support the preparation and submission of interim and final accounts in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Negotiate effectively with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders to achieve positive commercial outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with information security policies and project governance requirements.

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll be commercially driven, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities within a fast-paced project environment.

You'll ideally have:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related discipline.
• Experience working on electrical infrastructure, HV, substation, power, utilities, energy, or renewables projects.
• Understanding of contract administration, commercial management, and cost control processes.
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts, valuations, and final accounts.
• Strong knowledge of contract conditions and their practical application.
• Experience preparing applications for payment, variations, claims, and commercial reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping abilities.
• The ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively.
• A proactive approach to identifying risks and resolving commercial issues.

Desirable

• A technical background in electrical engineering, electrical installations, instrumentation, or a related field.
• Previous experience working on substations, switchgear installations, cable works, or other high-voltage infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing contract claims and compensation events.

What's on Offer

• The opportunity to work on major power and renewables infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to high-profile electrical and high-voltage schemes.
• A collaborative environment with experienced project delivery professionals.
• Long-term career progression within a growing sector.
• The opportunity to play a key role in the commercial success of strategically important projects.
• A position where your commercial expertise will directly influence project performance and profitability.

If you're an ambitious Quantity Surveyor looking to further your career within the power, utilities, and renewable energy sector, we'd love to hear from you.