Full Time Permanent
Glasgow
Posted 2 weeks ago

Role Purpose

The Lead Quantity Surveyor will support the commercial delivery of high-voltage (HV) projects, primarily involving substations, switchgear installations, and cable works. The role focuses on cost control, contract administration, valuations, and overall project financial management to ensure cost-effective and timely execution.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage budgeting, cost reporting, BOQs, and profit planning.

  • Lead interim commercial meetings with clients and internal project teams, providing detailed commercial status reports.

  • Administer subcontractor accounts, including interim valuations, payment certificates, final accounts, and retention management.

  • Prepare and issue interim and final accounts, monthly applications, remeasures, change orders, dayworks, and contract claims.

  • Identify and communicate commercial risks promptly; follow senior management guidance as required.

  • Collaborate closely with the planning team to ensure accurate progress reporting and alignment of commercial and scheduling requirements.

  • Manage daily work changes, subcontractor remeasurements, site dayworks, and site change orders.

  • Maintain accurate commercial records and detailed backup documentation.

  • Prioritise workload independently, ensuring speed and accuracy of information.

  • Negotiate with clients or their representatives when required.

  • Demonstrate enthusiasm, reliability, and a strong work ethic.

  • Ensure all project information is handled securely and in line with company information-management requirements.

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Degree in Construction Economics / Quantity Surveying (technical background in electrical disciplines beneficial but not essential).

  • 5+ years’ experience in a similar role delivering electrical projects valued above £7M.

  • Strong Excel skills.

  • Solid understanding of contract conditions and their application.

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, administrative, and record-keeping skills.

  • Previous placement or relevant project experience advantageous.

Desired Competencies

  • Strong understanding of contract obligations and client deliverables.

  • Ability to prepare comprehensive claims, categorising works accurately (dayworks, unit-rate work, contract work).

  • Ability to identify labour and material escalations and incorporate them into claims appropriately.

Job Features

Job Category

Quantity Surveying

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