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Quantity Surveyor
Job summary
A leading civil engineering firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial activities for EHV and HV cabling projects. The role includes preparing budgets, conducting site visits, and ensuring compliance with contracts. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Quantity Surveying, strong knowledge of NEC contracts, and the ability to work independently. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with long-term career progression within a supportive environment.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Proven experience in EHV or HV cabling projects.
- Strong knowledge of NEC contracts.
- Excellent numerical and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Manage commercial activities across EHV/HV projects.
- Prepare budgets, cost plans, and valuations.
- Administer NEC contracts and oversee subcontractor procurement.
Skills
Education
Force Recruitment are working closely with a well-established multi-utility and civil engineering contractor with a rapidly growing presence in the Extra High Voltage (EHV) sector. With a strong pipeline of major HV cabling projects, they are looking to expand their commercial team and bring on an experienced Quantity Surveyor.
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of EHV and HV cabling projects, ensuring accurate cost control, financial reporting, and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to support the successful delivery of technically complex, high-value schemes.
- Managing commercial activities across EHV/HV cabling projects
- Preparing and reviewing budgets, cost plans, valuations, and variations
- NEC contract administration and negotiation
- Overseeing subcontractor procurement, applications, and final accounts
- Conducting site visits and monitoring project progress
- Preparing cost/value reconciliations and forecast reports
- Ensuring compliance with company procedures and contractual obligations
- Identifying risks and opportunities to improve commercial outcomes
- Proven Quantity Surveying experience within EHV, HV cabling, or power/energy infrastructure projects
- Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (preferred/essential depending on need)
- Excellent analytical, numerical, and communication skills
- Confident in negotiation and stakeholder management
- Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related field
- Able to manage multiple projects and work independently
- Competitive salary + benefits (DOE)
- Long-term career progression in a specialist and growing division
- Opportunity to work on nationally significant EHV/HV infrastructure projects
- Supportive and collaborative commercial team environment
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