Quantity Surveyor - Overhead Lines (Hybrid)

Search Consultancy LTD; Epping Forest; Hybrid; GBP 77,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive daily rate

Job summary

Search Recruitment's Transmission & Distribution team is seeking two experienced Quantity Surveyors to support a major Overhead Line project for a leading utility contractor. You will help manage costs, subcontractors and contractual processes across the project lifecycle.

Hybrid role in Hertfordshire with three days on-site; day rate around £450; contract until January 2027. Experience with NEC contracts and utility/infrastructure projects is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within utilities, power, transmission, infra or civil engineering.
• Experience working under NEC contracts.
• Strong understanding of subcontractor account management, valuations and commercial reporting.
• Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of commercial reports, claims and contractual documentation.
• Assist with the management of subcontractor and supplier accounts, including quotations, valuations, variations, claims and final accounts.
• Monitor commercial risks and maintain project risk registers.
• Support the management of compensation events, contract changes and commercial claims.
• Assist with cost reporting, forecasting and financial performance across the project.
• Attend project and commercial meetings, providing commercial support to operational teams.
• Develop and maintain commercial records and documentation.
• Work collaboratively with project teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental standards.

Skills

NEC contracts

Subcontractor account management

Commercial reporting

Cost management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent working

Job description

Search Recruitment's Transmission & Distribution team is seeking two experienced Quantity Surveyors to support a major Overhead Line project for a leading utility contractor. You will help manage costs, subcontractors and contractual processes across the project lifecycle.

Hybrid role in Hertfordshire with three days on-site; day rate around £450; contract until January 2027. Experience with NEC contracts and utility/infrastructure projects is essential.