Quantity Surveyor

Emtec Group; Uddingston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary based on experience

33 days holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Development opportunities

Wellness programme

Employee discounts platform

Free parking

Cycle scheme

Job summary

Emtec Energy is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team and help deliver energy infrastructure projects from award through to completion.

You will work closely with Project Managers and engineers, providing commercial insight, managing risk and protecting margins to ensure projects stay on budget and on programme. The role covers forecasting, cash flow, subcontractor management and NEC contract administration.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing CVRs, forecasts and project cost reports.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial administration principles.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs, valuations and overall commercial performance.
• Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts and CVRs.
• Support NEC contract administration, including compensation events and change management.
• Prepare applications for payment and ensure timely invoicing.
• Value and manage variations and.subcontractor payments and orders.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and project documentation.

Skills

Project cost management

Cash flow forecasting

NEC contract administration

Subcontractor management

Financial management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Commercial management systems

Job description

At Emtec Energy, we're helping businesses take control of their energy future through the design and delivery of large-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage projects as well as complex energy infrastructure schemes. We're playing a key role in the UK's transition to net zero.

As our project portfolio continues to grow, we're looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team and play a key role in ensuring our projects are delivered successfully from both a commercial and financial perspective.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you'll be involved throughout the full project lifecycle, helping to ensure projects are commercially robust, financially controlled and positioned for success.

You’ll work closely with Project Managers, Engineers and the wider commercial team, providing valuable insight, managing risk, protecting margins and supporting project delivery from award through to completion.

Whether its producing accurate forecasts, managing subcontractors, valuing variations or supporting NEC contract administration, you’ll be a trusted commercial partner helping our teams make informed decisions every step of the way.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing project costs, valuations and overall commercial performance
• Preparing and maintaining cash flow forecasts and cost/value reports (CVRs)
• Supporting the administration of NEC contracts, including compensation events and change management
• Preparing applications for payment and ensuring timely invoicing
• Valuing and managing variations and additional works
• Reviewing and authorising subcontractor applications and payments
• Drafting and managing subcontract orders and purchase orders
• Monitoring project forecasts and identifying commercial risks and opportunities
• Building positive relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and project stakeholders
• Working closely with operational teams to ensure projects are delivered within budget and programme
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and project documentation

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who enjoys being close to projects, understands the importance of commercial control and takes pride in delivering high quality work. Whether you're already working within renewables or looking to bring your Quantity Surveying experience from construction, engineering, utilities or infrastructure into a fast-growing sector, we'd love to hear from you.

Ideally, You'll Have

• Experience in a Quantity Surveying role within renewable energy, construction, engineering or Infrastructure
• A degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Experience preparing CVRs, forecasts and project cost reports
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial administration principles
• Strong commercial awareness and financial management skills
• Experience managing subcontractors and supplier relationships
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and commercial management systems
• RICS accreditation, or working towards chartership, would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Emtec Energy?

We're a people-focused business that believes great projects are delivered by great teams.

When you join Emtec Energy, you'll become part of a growing business with ambitious plans, a supportive culture and the opportunity to work on projects that are helping shape a more sustainable future.

What's In It For You

• Attractive Salary: Based on skills and experience
• Generous Holidays: 33 days of holiday (inclusive of public holidays), increasing with length of service.
• Holiday Purchase/Sell Scheme: Additional flexibility to suit your needs.
• Contributory Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our contributory pension plan.
• Life Assurance: Peace of mind for you and your family.
• Development Opportunities: Excellent training and support for career growth.
• Wellness Support: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and wellness portal.
• Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from our Employee Discounts Platform.
• Convenience: Free parking at our offices and a cycle scheme.

You’ll be joining a team that’s genuinely supportive, down-to-earth and focused on doing things properly with plenty of opportunity to grow as we continue to expand in the renewables space.

Emtec Group is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive.