Senior Electrical QS – Drive Profit on Major Projects

Hill McGlynn Recruitment Limited; Lenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional company benefits package

Permanent role with long-term stabil​"

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Hill McGlynn Recruitment Limited in Kent seeks a Senior Electrical Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of electrical projects within a growing M&E contractor. You will ensure budgets, contractual obligations and profitability are delivered across a varied portfolio.

The role involves leading procurement, valuations, final accounts and risk management, while mentoring junior QS and collaborating with contracts managers, site teams and senior management for ongoing profitability and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Electrical Quantity Surveyor or similar senior M&E QS role.
• Strong electrical background with LV distribution, containment, cabling and lighting.
• Experience managing commercial aspects from contract award to final account.
• Good understanding of JCT and NEC forms of contract.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, specifications and contractual documentation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Take full commercial responsibility from contract award through to final account.
• Manage project budgets, expenditure, forecasts and commercial performance.
• Prepare, review and submit interim valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Review drawings, specifications and contract docs to identify commercial requirements, risks and opportunities.
• Oversee measurements and take-offs for electrical installations and building services.
• Identify, negotiate and manage contract variations and claims.
• Lead procurement activities including subcontract tendering and supplier negotiations.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, valuations and final account settlements.
• Prepare and present detailed cost reports and financial forecasts to senior management.
• Monitor progress with project teams and manage commercial risk.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Budgeting

Education

Quantity Surveying degree or related

Commercial Management/Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Commercial management software

Job description

Hill McGlynn Recruitment Limited in Kent seeks a Senior Electrical Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of electrical projects within a growing M&E contractor. You will ensure budgets, contractual obligations and profitability are delivered across a varied portfolio.

The role involves leading procurement, valuations, final accounts and risk management, while mentoring junior QS and collaborating with contracts managers, site teams and senior management for ongoing profitability and