Quantity Surveyor

TURNER & LOVELL LIMITED; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Lovell Limited is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support commercial delivery on 132kV substations and electrical infrastructure projects across the UK. The role involves managing project finances, NEC contract administration, and commercial performance from award through final account.

You will collaborate with project managers, site teams, and clients to ensure profitable delivery, robust cost forecasting, and adherence to contractual obligations.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in power/utility sectors.
• Experience with high-voltage substations and transmission projects.
• Proven NEC contracts administration.
• Experience managing subcontractor packages and financial reporting.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Proficient in Office and commercial management systems.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of 132kV substations and related projects.
• Prepare and manage applications for payment, valuations, final accounts.
• Subcontractor procurement, negotiation and administration.
• Cost forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting across live projects.
• Manage variations, change control, and contractual compliance.
• Liaise with clients, project managers, site teams and suppliers.
• Produce commercial reports for senior management.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and governance.

Skills

NEC contracts

Subcontractor management

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

Commercial management systems

Job description

• Contract Type: Salary or Contracting opportunities available
• Start Date: ASAP / August 2026

Turner Lovell are recruiting on behalf of a growing utility infrastructure contractor delivering HV connection projects across the UK. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured works, our client is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of 33kV & 132kV substation and electrical infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business involved in the development, refurbishment, and extension of critical power infrastructure supporting the UK's energy transition.

This role would suit a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor with experience delivering transmission, distribution, substation, or major utility infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing project finances, contractual obligations, and commercial performance from project award through to final account. Working closely with project managers, site teams, subcontractors, and clients, you will help ensure projects are delivered safely, profitably, and in accordance with contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial management of 132kV substation construction, extension, and refurbishment projects
• Preparation and management of applications for payment, valuations, and final accounts
• Subcontractor procurement, negotiation, and commercial administration
• Cost forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting across live projects
• Management of variations, compensation events, and change control processes
• Administration and management of NEC contracts and associated documentation
• Monitoring project costs, cash flow, and commercial performance
• Supporting operational teams with contractual and commercial guidance
• Liaising with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and key project stakeholders
• Assisting with tender submissions, estimates, and commercial reviews where required
• Producing accurate commercial reports for senior management
• Ensuring compliance with company commercial procedures and governance requirements

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the power, utilities, energy, or infrastructure sectors
• Experience working on high-voltage substation projects, transmission infrastructure, switchgear installations, transformer projects, or electrical balance-of-plant works
• Strong understanding and practical experience administering NEC contracts
• Experience managing subcontractor packages and project financial reporting
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Commercially astute with excellent attention to detail
• Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and commercial management systems
• Full UK driving licence preferred

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation delivering critical 132kV infrastructure projects across the UK. The successful candidate will gain exposure to major substation developments, work alongside experienced industry professionals, and play a key role in supporting the delivery of projects that underpin the UK's evolving energy network.

Whether seeking a permanent position or long-term contract assignment, this role offers excellent career development opportunities, project variety, and the chance to contribute to nationally significant power infrastructure schemes.