Senior HVDC Quantity Surveyor - Civil & Cost Control

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 750,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective agreement

Flexible hours

Healthcare allowance

Global career prospects

Onboarding mentor

Training & education

Diversity of nationalities

Parental leave top-up

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to support tendering and execution phases of large HVDC projects worldwide.

You will manage BoQs, cost estimation, and commercial support across the project lifecycle, collaborating with engineering, procurement, and external contractors. The role is based in Västerås or Ludvika, Sweden, and requires 5+ years in quantity surveying, with fluency in English and familiarity with international standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in quantity surveying, cost engineering, commercial management, civil works, or construction management.
• Experience in EPC projects, energy infrastructure, substations, HVDC, power plants, or industrial construction is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of BoQ preparation, quantity take-offs, cost control, and contract administration.
• Familiarity with measurement and cost estimation standards such as CESMM, NRM2, POM(I), or other international methods of measurement for civil and infrastructure works.
• Experience working with international contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of German and/or French is considered a merit.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Bills of Quantities (BoQs) and quantity take-offs for HVDC civil works throughout tendering and project execution.
• Support cost estimation, benchmarking, affordability initiatives, and commercial evaluations.
• Collaborate with engineering, project, and procurement teams to ensure accurate scope, quantities, and cost alignment.
• Monitor project costs, variations, claims, and change orders to support effective cost control.
• Support subcontractor management, contract administration, cost forecasting, and project reporting.
• Perform quantity take-offs and cost analyses based on engineering deliverables, technical drawings, and digital models.
• Drive continuous improvement by maintaining quantity and cost data, identifying risks, and recommending cost optimization opportunities.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Cost estimation

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

CESMM/NRM2 knowledge

Cost estimation methods

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to support tendering and execution phases of large HVDC projects worldwide.

You will manage BoQs, cost estimation, and commercial support across the project lifecycle, collaborating with engineering, procurement, and external contractors. The role is based in Västerås or Ludvika, Sweden, and requires 5+ years in quantity surveying, with fluency in English and familiarity with international standards.