Senior Quantity Surveyor - Substation Project (Contract)

Search Consultancy Ltd; Indian Queens; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 101,000; Part time

Job summary

Search Consultancy Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a major substation project at Indian Queens in Cornwall. The role involves managing the full commercial lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on NEC3/NEC4 contract administration.

The successful candidate will lead cost control, CVRs, forecasts and risk management, while building relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong practical knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.
• Experience on substation, power or HV projects is essential.
• Experience within energy, transmission, distribution or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills; cost control, CVRs, forecasting and contract administration.
• Strong understanding of commercial risk and opportunity management.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider project team.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of the project from inception through to final account.
• Administer NEC3/NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contracts.
• Manage Early Warnings, Compensation Events and payment applications.
• Produce accurate CVRs, financial reports and forecasts.
• Implement effective cost control measures.
• Identify, assess and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Manage subcontract procurement and commercial administration.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and contractual compliance.
• Manage variations and Compensation Events through to agreement.
• Negotiate and agree commercial costs.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams.
• Support and mentor junior members of the commercial team where required.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

NEC3/NEC4

Cost control

CVR/Forecasting

Commercial risk management

Independent working

Team collaboration

Driving licence

Job description

Search Consultancy Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a major substation project at Indian Queens in Cornwall. The role involves managing the full commercial lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on NEC3/NEC4 contract administration.

The successful candidate will lead cost control, CVRs, forecasts and risk management, while building relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors. A full UK driving licence is required.