Quantity Surveyor - Electrical Bias

RMErecruit; Northern Ireland; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

RMErecruit partners with a rapidly growing specialist electrical contractor to appoint a hands-on Senior Quantity Surveyor (Electrical Bias) for the North Coast region in Northern Ireland. The role balances front-end estimating with end-to-end post-contract commercial management on high-profile infrastructure schemes.

Based at our Northern Ireland HQ, with occasional travel to client meetings across the UK and Europe, you will own live project finances, run monthly payments, variations, interim

Qualifications

• Qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management with hands-on experience in electrical/power contracting.
• Experience managing live project finances, valuations, final accounts and CVRs.
• Strong cost forecasting, budget setup and procurement of electrical subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Live commercial delivery: manage monthly payments, variations, interim valuations and final accounts.
• Pre-construction & estimating: assist with tender submissions and cost estimation for electrical scopes.
• Cost control & CVRs: conduct CVR reviews and forecast to complete budgets.
• Supply chain management: manage electrical subcontractors and suppliers, subcontracts and variation accounts.
• Commercial systems & reporting: maintain data for KPI reporting and cash flow visibility.
• Team guidance: oversee day-to-day commercial administration and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Electrical bias

CVR

Cost forecasting

Final accounts

Education

Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management qualification

Job description

# Quantity Surveyor - Electrical BiasLocation: North Coast, Northern IrelandSalary: Market-leadingReference: RME34468817 Sign in to save## About the company**RMErecruit** is partnering with a rapidly growing specialist electrical contractor delivering complex schemes across the UK, Ireland, and Europe to appoint a hands-on **Senior Quantity Surveyor (Electrical Bias).**This dual-function role balances front-end estimating with end-to-end post-contract commercial management, directly shaping project profitability and margin control across high-profile infrastructure schemes.## The role* **Live Commercial Delivery:** Take full responsibility for live project finances, managing monthly applications for payment, variation accounts, interim valuations, and final accounts while working closely with internal delivery managers and client commercial teams.* **Pre-Construction & Estimating:** Flex seamlessly between front-end pricing and post-contract management, assisting with tender submissions, detailed cost estimating, and initial budget setup for specialist electrical scopes.* **Cost Control & CVRs:** Conduct regular Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) reviews, track project performance against target budgets, produce cost-to-complete forecasts, and lead financial performance meetings with project managers to proactively address potential overspends.* **Supply Chain Management:** Manage electrical subcontractor and supplier procurement, issuing packages, conducting site measures, drafting subcontracts, and managing subcontractor variation accounts alongside the site delivery teams.* **Commercial Systems & Reporting:** Maintain up-to-date financial data in company systems to ensure accurate internal KPI reporting, cash flow visibility, and performance tracking.* **Team Guidance:** Oversee day-to-day commercial administration and assist in guiding junior commercial team members.## The person* **Experience:** Strong background as a Quantity Surveyor working directly for a specialist electrical or power contractor.* **Sector Background:** Strong electrical bias, experience across sectors such as power distribution, HV/MV infrastructure, industrial, renewables, or complex infrastructure schemes.* **Skillset:** Comprehensive commercial expertise spanning the full lifecycle, from front-end pricing and budget setup to CVRs, cost forecasting, and final accounts.* **Location & Travel:** Based out of the Northern Ireland regional HQ, with flexibility to undertake occasional, ad-hoc travel to client meetings or project sites across the UK and Europe.* **Attributes:** Ambitious, commercially sharp, proactive, and capable of building effective relationships with internal managers, subcontractors, and client representatives.## Qualifications required**Quantity Surveying** or **Commercial Management** qualification is expected, with proven hands-on commercial experience in electrical or power contractor settings.## What is offered* **Visibility & Impact:** Join an expanding, ambitious firm where your contributions drive direct business outcomes.* **Professional Growth:** Exposure to high-profile schemes across the UK and international markets.* **Competitive Package:** A competitive base salary and comprehensive compensation package aligned with experience.## Apply with confidence.Your details are used only for this recruitment process.