Quantity Surveyor (QS)

IQA Elecnor; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Hybrid / WFH options

Mentorship & career path

International travel exposure

Job summary

IQA Elecnor is seeking a commercially sharp Quantity Surveyor to play a pivotal role in the UK energy transition. This role emphasizes post-contract management under NEC contracts, maintaining commercial information, managing subcontract packages, tracking variations, and driving client compensation events to safeguard margins.

You will work with the Division Commercial Manager (UK&I) and assume increasing commercial responsibility as you grow.

Qualifications

• Experience with NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4).
• Proven track record in post-contract commercial management.
• Ability to manage subcontract packages and cost reporting.
• Experience identifying and evaluating variations and client compensation events.

Responsibilities

• Post-contract activities to support development in Quantity Surveying.
• Manage subcontractors, draft subcontracts, value completed works, process payments.
• Review programme submissions and KPI measurements.
• Provide cost/value data and monitor progress against schedules.
• Support pre-contract tenders and costings to build experience.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks during early-stage reviews.

Skills

NEC contracts

Subcontract management

Cost control

CVRs

Cost analysis

Risk identification

MS Excel

Construction accounting software

Clear written communication

Travel to Glasgow office

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Construction cost-management software

Job description

Are you a commercially sharp Quantity Surveyor playing a pivotal role in the UK’s energy transition?

This role offers a unique mix of high-value project exposure and genuine room to grow. Focused primarily on post-contract management under NEC forms of contract, you will maintain critical commercial information, manage subcontract packages, track project variations, and drive client compensation events to maximise planned gross profit. Working side-by-side with our Division Commercial Manager (UK&I), you will be empowered to take as much commercial responsibility as you feel capable of.

Main Responsibilities:

The role involves a combination of post contract activities as main focus, with support on pre-contract duties to support your wider development in the Quantity Surveying profession.

Commercial & Contract Management (Post-Contract Focus)

• Subcontract Management: Allocate work to subcontractors, support drafting the subcontracts, value completed works, process payment applications, review programme submissions and manage monthly supplier KPI measurements.
• Compensation Events & Variations: Identify, record, and evaluate variations and Client Compensation Events (NEC contracts) to safeguard planned project margins.
• Cost Control & CVRs: Provide robust, timely, and accurate cost/value data at both project and regional levels, monitoring progress against project schedules.
• Cost Analysis & Value Management: Perform risk and value management, cost analysis, and project cost controls throughout the lifecycle.
• Contract Claims: Assist with advice on contractual claims and ensure full compliance with contractual requirements. Pre-Contract & Strategic Support (Development)
• Tender Support: Assist with pre-contract support and costings for larger tenders, preparing documentation and bills of quantities to build your pre-contract experience.
• Risk Identification: Analyse and develop responses to commercial risks during early-stage contract reviews.

Pre-Contract & Strategic Support (Development)

• Tender Support: Assist with pre-contract support and costings for larger tenders, preparing documentation and bills of quantities to build your pre-contract experience.
• Risk Identification: Analyse and develop responses to commercial risks during early-stage contract reviews

General Responsibilities:

• Company Culture & Values: Portray a positive attitude, act as a role model, and help create an environment that supports company values.
• Governance & Conduct: Adhere to the Company’s Code of Conduct and follow internal procedures to minimise business risks.
• Process Improvement: Be proactive with ideas and put forward suggestions to improve processes and operational efficiency.
• Workload Management: Manage your workload efficiently, prioritize tasks under deadline pressure, and take initiative.
• Safety & Compliance: Understand the commercial implications of Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) regulations.

Essential Key Skills and Qualities

• Contract & Sector Knowledge: Practical experience with NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4). Experience in Infrastructure, Utilities, Power, Substations, BESS, or MV/HV Transmission is a distinct advantage.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and persuasively both verbally and in writing across site teams, subcontractors, and senior leadership.
• Technical & Software Literacy: PC literate with confident proficiency in MS Office (Excel) and experience using construction accounting/cost-management software.
• Commute Requirement: Willingness to travel to/from our office in Hillington, Glasgow daily. Maximum travel time must be within 45 minutes (car or train).
• Personal Attributes: High level of initiative, strong attention to detail, ability to handle pressure, and a collaborative team-player mindset.

What we Offer

• Remuneration: Highly Competitive Base Salary + Comprehensive Car Allowance / Car Scheme (Tailored to experience).
• Flexible Working Schedule: Flexible start times & 30-minute breaks for an early Friday finish.
• Hybrid / WFH Options: Built on trust (Friday / ad-hoc WFH options available as trust is established).
• Mentorship & Career Path: Close working relationship with the Division Commercial Manager (UK&I) with opportunity to manage a region longer term.
• International Travel Exposure: Opportunities for travel to sites across the UK / Ireland and periodic visits to Group HQ in Madrid.