Senior Quantity Surveyor
hace 17 horas
Glasgow
About the Company This leading international contractor is looking to add a Lead Quantity Surveyor to its Scottish Power & Renewables team. About the Role 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. Responsibilities • 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. Qualifications • 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. Required Skills • Proficient in excel., • Knowledge of contract conditions and their applications., • Excellent Communication/Interpersonal Skills., • Excellent Record Keeping and Administration Skills. Pay range and compensation package £75-85k + car or call allowance This is a fantastic opportunity to take a lead role within a strong existing commercial team. Equal Opportunity Statement We are committed to diversity and inclusivity. For more information, please contact: