Power & Renewables Electrical QS – HV Projects

Traffit; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Local transport

Rotation arrangement

Job summary

Flame Employment Polska is assisting in recruiting an Electrical Quantity Surveyor for Glasgow and the broader Power & Renewables sector. The role covers commercial delivery on high‑voltage electrical projects, including substations, switchgear installations and cable works.

You will prepare budgets, forecasts, interim valuations and final accounts while managing subcontractor costs and contract obligations.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or related discipline.
• Relevant QS experience within construction, engineering, utilities or electrical infrastructure.
• Knowledge of cost control, valuations, variations and subcontractor accounts.
• Understanding of construction contracts and commercial obligations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and record-keeping abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Good attention to detail and commercial awareness.
• Existing legal eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.
• Electrical trade or engineering background advantageous.
• HV substations, switchgear or Power & Renewables project experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets, bills of quantities, forecasts and commercial reports.
• Manage project cost control and financial performance.
• Prepare interim valuations, payment applications and final accounts.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, payments, retentions and contract obligations.
• Measure and price variations, dayworks and site changes.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and supporting documentation.
• Identify commercial risks, cost increases and potential claims.
• Work with Project Managers, planners and engineering teams.
• Monitor progress and its impact on project costs.
• Support commercial meetings and negotiations with clients and subcontractors.
• Ensure completed work is captured in project claims.

Skills

Cost control

Valuations

Subcontractor accounts

Budgets

Negotiation

Record-keeping

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Flame Employment Polska is assisting in recruiting an Electrical Quantity Surveyor for Glasgow and the broader Power & Renewables sector. The role covers commercial delivery on high‑voltage electrical projects, including substations, switchgear installations and cable works.

You will prepare budgets, forecasts, interim valuations and final accounts while managing subcontractor costs and contract obligations.