Senior Quantity Surveyor – Substation & NEC Contracts

Carrington West; Indian Queens; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major energy infrastructure project in the transmission and distribution sector. The role focuses on NEC contract administration, cost control, and commercial reporting to support a National Grid substation programme.

Experience in substations or power sectors is essential, with strong NEC contract knowledge and experience managing compensation events, early warnings, and payments.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in power/substation projects.
• Strong NEC3/NEC4 knowledge and contract administration skills.
• Experience with cost control, CVRs, forecasting and payments.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial aspects of the project through to final account.
• Administering NEC contracts, including Early Warnings and Compensation Events.
• Preparing and managing payment applications.
• Producing CVRs, forecasts and commercial reports.
• Managing project costs and identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Managing subcontractor procurement and commercial administration.
• Managing variations and agreeing associated costs.
• Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers and the delivery team.
• Liaising with the client and other key project stakeholders.
• Supporting the commercial delivery of the project and ensuring contractual requirements are met.

Skills

Cost management

Contract administration

Negotiation

Project coordination

Commercial reporting

Subcontractor management

Forecasting

Stakeholder liaison

Tools

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Job description

Carrington West is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major energy infrastructure project in the transmission and distribution sector. The role focuses on NEC contract administration, cost control, and commercial reporting to support a National Grid substation programme.

Experience in substations or power sectors is essential, with strong NEC contract knowledge and experience managing compensation events, early warnings, and payments.