Senior Quantity Surveyor - HV/LV Electrical Infrastructure

Unite People; Cottam; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance / car

Pension

Healthcare

Annual bonus

Job summary

Unite People is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial management of HV/LV electrical infrastructure projects across the UK. The role carries real ownership of financial performance from tender handover through final account and reports to senior management.

You'll apply NEC3/NEC4 contract knowledge, manage cost reporting, and coordinate with clients, DNOs/ICPs and the delivery team. A clear route to Commercial Manager awaits the right person.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in HV/LV power projects.
• Strong NEC contract knowledge and practical application.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar; MRICS desirable.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of HV/LV projects from tender handover through to final account.
• Prepare and manage cost reports, CVRs, forecasts and cash flow, and report monthly to senior management.
• Administer NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including compensation events, early warnings and applications for payment.
• Procure and manage specialist subcontractors and suppliers, covering cable installation, civils, jointing, and plant and equipment.
• Value variations and protect the business's commercial position on change and risk.
• Build strong relationships with clients, DNOs/ICPs and the delivery team.
• Mentor and develop junior QS staff.

Skills

HV/LV experience

NEC contracts knowledge

Client & subcontractor management

MRICS desirable

Driving licence

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

MRICS desirable

Tools

NEC4 contracts

JCT contracts

Job description

Unite People is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial management of HV/LV electrical infrastructure projects across the UK. The role carries real ownership of financial performance from tender handover through final account and reports to senior management.

You'll apply NEC3/NEC4 contract knowledge, manage cost reporting, and coordinate with clients, DNOs/ICPs and the delivery team. A clear route to Commercial Manager awaits the right person.