Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Indian Queens Substation
Location: Indian Queens, Cornwall
Rate: 450-550 per day, depending on experience
Contract: Temporary
Hours: 45 hours per week | 08:00-16:30
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Until June 2027
Positions: 1
Site Attendance: Minimum 3 days per week
About the role:
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a major substation project at Indian Queens in Cornwall.
The successful candidate will have strong commercial experience within the infrastructure or energy sector, with previous substation, power or HV experience essential. You will be responsible for managing the commercial performance of the project, working closely with project managers, engineers, clients and subcontractors.
Strong NEC3/NEC4 experience is required, along with the ability to manage commercial risk, control costs and support the successful delivery of the project.
Key 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.

Requirements:

• Substantial experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong practical knowledge of NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts.
• Previous experience working on substation, power or HV projects is essential.
• Experience within energy, transmission, distribution or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Experience with 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.

The opportunity:
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major energy infrastructure project, working within a specialist transmission and renewables environment.
The successful candidate will be involved in a significant substation project and will have the opportunity to work across the full commercial lifecycle, from project delivery through to final account.
Apply:
If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with NEC3/NEC4 and substation/power experience, please send over your CV for consideration.

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