Substation Senior QS & Commercial Lead

Search Consultancy LTD; Melksham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Consultancy LTD is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Lead to drive commercial management on a major National Grid substation project in Melksham. The site-based role will lead commercial activities, managing costs, forecasts and reporting through to completion.

The position is temporary, 50 hours per week, with working hours 08:00-17:00. Experience on substations or National Grid projects is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong commercial management experience in construction/utilities/energy sectors.
• Experience on substation or National Grid projects desirable.
• Ability to manage budgets, forecasts and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of the substation project.
• Manage project costs, budgets, forecasts and financial reporting.
• Oversee valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, variations, change control and commercial negotiations.
• Monitor project performance against budgets and targets.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Prepare and review monthly commercial reports.
• Work with the Project Manager, Site Management and project team.
• Ensure contractual and commercial obligations are properly managed.
• Support successful delivery through to completion.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract negotiations

Subcontract management

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Valuations & final accounts

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job description

Search Consultancy LTD is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Lead to drive commercial management on a major National Grid substation project in Melksham. The site-based role will lead commercial activities, managing costs, forecasts and reporting through to completion.

The position is temporary, 50 hours per week, with working hours 08:00-17:00. Experience on substations or National Grid projects is highly desirable.