Quantity Surveyor - Electrical Bias

RMErecruit; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• Experience: Strong background as a Quantity Surveyor working directly for a specialist electrical or power contractor.
• Sector background: Electrical bias—experience across power distribution, HV/MV infrastructure, industrial, renewables, or complex infrastructure schemes.
• Lifecycle expertise: Full commercial cycle knowledge from front-end pricing to final accounts and cost forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for live project finances—payments, variations, valuations, and final accounts with project teams.
• Flex between front-end estimating and post-contract management; assist with tenders and initial budget setup for electrical scopes.
• Conduct regular CVR reviews and cost-to-complete forecasts; lead financial performance meetings with project managers.
• Manage electrical subcontractor and supplier procurement; issue packages, site measures, subcontracts, and variation accounts.
• Maintain up-to-date financial data in company systems to support KPI reporting and cash-flow visibility.
• Oversee day-to-day commercial administration and mentor junior commercial team members.

Skills

Quantity Surveyor

Electrical bias

Commercial management

CVR analysis

Estimating

Budget forecasting

Subcontract management

Cost control

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

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 in it for you?

• 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.