Senior Quantity Surveyor

Unite People is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a well-established Tier 1 contractor delivering HV/LV electrical infrastructure across the UK. The pipeline includes substations, grid connections, renewables and BESS schemes, and network reinforcement under long-term frameworks. This is a senior commercial role with real ownership of projects, and there is a clear route to Commercial Manager for the right person.

The role

* Lead the commercial management of HV/LV projects from tender handover through to final account.

* Prepare and manage cost reports, CVRs, forecasts and cash flow, and report monthly to senior management.

* Administer NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including compensation events, early warnings and applications for payment.

* Procure and manage specialist subcontractors and suppliers, covering cable installation, civils, jointing, and plant and equipment.

* Value variations and protect the business’s commercial position on change and risk.

* Build strong relationships with clients, DNOs/ICPs and the delivery team.

* Mentor and develop junior QS staff.

About you

* Proven QS experience at senior level in HV/LV, power distribution, substations or wider electrical infrastructure.

* Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts. JCT experience is also useful.

* Experience on utility, DNO, National Grid or renewables frameworks is a real advantage.

* Degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying or similar. MRICS, or working towards it, is desirable.

* Commercially sharp and confident dealing with clients and subcontractors.

* Full UK driving licence.

What’s on offer

* Competitive salary plus car or car allowance

* Pension, healthcare and annual bonus

* A secure, long-term workload in one of the UK’s fastest-growing sectors

* Support towards chartership and a clear progression path
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed