Senior Electrical QS: Drive Profit & Project Value

Energy Jobline ZR; Castlewellan; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Senior Electrical Quantity Surveyor in Northern Ireland to lead the commercial management of electrical packages across major construction projects. The role requires 7–10+ years' experience, a related degree, and strong NEC/JCT/FIDIC contract knowledge.

You will oversee pre-construction to final accounts, manage budgets and change control, and mentor junior staff while working with clients and subcontractors to maximise profitability.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years' experience in Electrical QS/Commercial role.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong electrical/MEP construction experience.
• Experience across Data Centres, Pharmaceutical, Industrial or Commercial sectors.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, JCT and/or FIDIC contracts.
• Experience with CVRs, forecasting, cost control and commercial reporting.
• Strong subcontract procurement and management experience.
• Excellent understanding of variations, claims and change management.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Excel and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to work independently while mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial and contractual aspects of electrical packages.
• Prepare, submit and negotiate payment applications.
• Produce cost reports, forecasts and monthly CVRs.
• Monitor project costs and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Prepare tender documentation and lead subcontractor procurement.
• Manage subcontractor valuations, payments and final accounts.
• Monitor labour, material, plant and subcontract costs.
• Manage budgets, expenditure and change control.
• Identify, value and negotiate variations.
• Prepare and manage contractual claims and compensation events.
• Support cash flow forecasting and financial reporting.
• Prepare and agree final accounts.
• Manage and resolve commercial disputes where required.
• Work closely with project teams, clients, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to junior commercial staff.

Skills

Senior Electrical QS experience

CVRs, forecasting, cost control

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Independent working

Mentoring

Education

QS/Commercial Eng degree

Tools

NEC/JCT/FIDIC contracts

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Senior Electrical Quantity Surveyor in Northern Ireland to lead the commercial management of electrical packages across major construction projects. The role requires 7–10+ years' experience, a related degree, and strong NEC/JCT/FIDIC contract knowledge.

You will oversee pre-construction to final accounts, manage budgets and change control, and mentor junior staff while working with clients and subcontractors to maximise profitability.