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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

2x Quantity Surveyor - Overhead Lines Projects

Quantity Surveyor x2 - Overhead Lines Projects

Location: Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire (Hybrid - Minimum 3 Days on Site)

Rate: Around £450 per day (Inside IR35 - Negotiable for the Right Candidate)

Contract: Temporary

Duration: 3rd August 2026 - 29th January 2027

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00

Search Recruitment's Transmission & Distribution team is currently recruiting for two experienced Quantity Surveyors to support a major Overhead Line (OHL) project with one of the UK's leading utility contractors.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy commercial team delivering critical transmission infrastructure works, supporting the commercial management of a high-profile National Grid project.

The Role:

Working alongside Senior Quantity Surveyors, Commercial Managers and Project Managers, you'll play a key role in ensuring commercial performance across the project, managing costs, subcontractors and contractual processes throughout the project lifecycle.

Key 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.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within utilities, power, transmission, infrastructure 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 commercial team.

What's on Offer:

• Around £450 per day (negotiable for the right candidate).
• Long-term contract running until January 2027.
• Hybrid working with a minimum of three days per week on site.
• Opportunity to work on a major Overhead Line transmission project.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age