Lead Quantity Surveyor – Electrical

Lead Quantity Surveyor – electrical bias
Glasgow
£75-85k + car or call allowance

This leading international contractor is looking to add a Lead Quantity Surveyor to its Scottish Power & Renewables team.

Supporting the commercial delivery of high voltage (HV) projects, with a focus on substations, switchgear installations, and cable works. The role involves cost control, contract administration, valuation, and project financial management to ensure cost-effective project execution based from Glasgow.
Candidates must be electrically biased coupled with Substation, Grid Connection, Battery Storage, Oil & Gas orientated project experience.

Role responsibilities will include –

– Budgeting, reporting, developing BOQ’s, profit plans.
– Undertake and manage interim commercial meetings with the Client and Internal Project Team. Report in detail as required for the Project Manager on the commercial status of the project.
– Manage subcontractor accounts, interim valuations and final accounts. Ensure payment certificates are processed and payments are made per the agreed sub-contract and procurement terms. Retentions apply as per agreements.
– As a member of the commercial team, the Lead Quantity Surveyor will be tasked with administering the contract obligations and meet additional Client requirements. Issue interim and final accounts and progress applications per project and contract requirements. Monthly applications to be all inclusive of accurate remeasures, site changes, dayworks and any applicable contract claims. Identify escalations, material or labour, as appropriate.
– Ability to identify potential commercial risks and ensure prompt reporting of same to Senior Management. Follow direction of Senior Management in undertaking work duties.
– Have a practical understanding of scheduling and the associated commercial implications. Ensure close collaboration with Planning Engineer regarding accuracy of progress reporting.
– The Lead Electrical Quantity Surveyor will be capable of costing and agreeing daily work changes to include managing the subcontractor remeasurement of contract works, site dayworks and site change orders.
– Maintain accurate records and provide necessary detailed backup to support commercial tracking and costing.
– Ability to work on own initiative and can prioritise without direction.
– Speed and accuracy of information a priority.
– Negotiate, as necessary, with clients or their representatives.
– Set an example of enthusiasm, loyalty and hard work in the performance of all duties.

Candidates should have the following –

– 3rd level qualification in Construction Economics / Quantity Surveying ideally coupled with a technical background as either Electrician/Instrumentation Technician (or similar) or Electrical Engineer but not wholly necessary
– 5+ years' experience in a similar capacity working on projects in-excess of £7M in Electrical scope
– Prior work placement experience would be advantageous
– Proficient in excel
– Knowledge of contract conditions and their applications
– Excellent Communication/Interpersonal Skills
– Excellent Record Keeping and Administration Skills

This is a fantastic opportunity to take a lead role within a strong existing commercial team.

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