Site Quantity Surveyor

Astute People; North East; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Astute People seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor for a major HVDC Converter Station project in the North East. You will lead commercial activities, manage subcontractor accounts, valuations and final accounts, and monitor budgets with the project team.

The role requires EPC contract experience, strong negotiation skills and the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams on large-scale energy infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Proven Quantity Surveyor experience in power/energy infrastructure or major construction.
• Experience with EPC contractors on large-scale projects.
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts, valuations and final accounts.
• Understanding of NEC, FIDIC or similar contracts.
• Experience across civil, electrical and mechanical works.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and contractual aspects of a major converter station project.
• Prepare and manage subcontractor valuations, payments and final accounts.
• Identify variations and claim protections; negotiate changes.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, cash flow and cost-to-complete.
• Procure subcontract packages and evaluate tenders across disciplines.
• Provide commercial updates to senior management on performance and risks.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Contract administration

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS membership (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Cost reporting software

NEC contracts knowledge

Job description

Astute's Strategic Growth Team is partnering with an established EPC contractor within the Power and Energy Infrastructure sector to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support a major new-build Converter Station project in the North East of England.

This contract position offers a day rate of £500.00 per day, outside IR35, on an initial 12-month contract, with the opportunity for further extensions as the project progresses.

If you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in EPC contracts, major electrical infrastructure, substations, HVDC converter stations or large-scale construction projects, and have a proven track record of managing commercial activities across complex engineering projects.

Responsibilities Of The Quantity Surveyor

Working closely with the Project Manager, Commercial Manager and wider project delivery team, you will:

• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of a major new-build Converter Station project, ensuring effective cost control, financial reporting and contract administration throughout the construction phase.
• Prepare, review and manage subcontractor applications, valuations, payment certificates and final accounts, ensuring all commercial obligations are met.
• Identify, assess and negotiate variations, compensation events and contractual changes, protecting the commercial interests of the EPC contractor.
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts, cash flow and cost-to-complete reports, identifying potential commercial risks and opportunities.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, tender evaluations, contract negotiations and the administration of subcontract packages across civil, mechanical and electrical works.
• Work closely with engineering, construction and planning teams to assess project progress, monitor costs and ensure accurate commercial reporting.
• Support the management of contractual claims, extensions of time (EOT), delays and disputes, ensuring all relevant documentation and supporting evidence is maintained.
• Provide regular commercial updates to senior management, highlighting project performance, financial exposure and opportunities to improve profitability.

Required Qualifications And Experience

To be considered, you must have:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Quantity Surveyor within the Power, Energy, Electrical Infrastructure or major construction sectors.
• Strong experience working for EPC contractors or major construction contractors on large-scale engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrable experience managing subcontractor accounts, valuations, variations, cost reporting and final accounts.
• Good understanding of construction contracts, including NEC, FIDIC or other relevant contractual frameworks.
• Experience working across major civil engineering, electrical infrastructure or energy construction projects.
• Excellent commercial awareness, negotiation skills and the ability to work closely with multidisciplinary project delivery teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage commercial relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and clients.

Desirable Experience

It would be an advantage, but is not essential, to have:

• Previous experience working on HVDC Converter Stations, high-voltage substations, grid connection projects or major transmission infrastructure.
• Experience delivering commercial activities on National Grid, electricity transmission or major power infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of HV electrical infrastructure, including 132kV, 275kV and 400kV substations and associated civil engineering works.
• Previous experience working for major international EPC contractors on large-scale energy infrastructure projects.
• A degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Membership of RICS or another recognised professional body.

Rate and contract details

• Day rate: £500.00 per day
• IR35 status: Outside IR35
• Contract duration: Initial 12 months, with potential extensions
• Contract type: Contract / Freelance
• Sector: Power / Energy Infrastructure / Transmission & Distribution
• Location: North East England
• Working pattern: Site-based, supporting the EPC contractor's project delivery team
• Project: Major new-build HVDC Converter Station
• Scope: Commercial management, subcontractor administration, valuations, variations, cost control and final accounts

Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.