Senior QS – Substation & Transmission (Hybrid)

Carrington West; Melksham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 92,000; Part time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for major substation projects in Melksham. The role requires NEC3/NEC4 experience and delivers on-site and remote work with a minimum 3 days on substation sites per week.

The candidate will manage commercial aspects from inception to final account, produce CVRs and forecasts, and handle procurement and subcontractor management for Transmission & Distribution projects. Immediate start preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• NEC3 or NEC4 contract experience – essential.
• Strong subcontractor and commercial management experience.
• Experience with CVRs, forecasting, cost control and change management.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willing to attend substation sites across South Wales at least 3 days per week.
• Previous substation, HV, power or Transmission & Distribution experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial aspects of projects from inception through to final account.
• Administering NEC3 / NEC4 contracts, including Early Warnings and Compensation Events.
• Producing CVRs, forecasts and commercial reports.
• Managing project costs, budgets and financial performance.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities.
• Procurement and commercial management of subcontractors.
• Managing variations and Compensation Events.
• Negotiating and agreeing costs with clients and subcontractors.
• Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers and wider delivery teams.
• Supporting and mentoring junior commercial staff where required.

Skills

NEC contracts

Cost control

Forecasting

CVR reporting

Negotiation

Budget management

Stakeholder mgmt

Driving licence

Job description

Carrington West is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for major substation projects in Melksham. The role requires NEC3/NEC4 experience and delivers on-site and remote work with a minimum 3 days on substation sites per week.

The candidate will manage commercial aspects from inception to final account, produce CVRs and forecasts, and handle procurement and subcontractor management for Transmission & Distribution projects. Immediate start preferred.