Quantity Surveyor / Estimator - NEC & JCT Contracts
Rise Technical · Reading, England ·
Last confirmed by our partners on 24 Oct 2026.
Overview
In this role you will own the estimating and tendering process for Solar PV, EV and M&E projects, ensuring competitive pricing and robust commercial risk management. You will collaborate with Bid, Sales, Design and Project Delivery teams to win high-value contracts across the UK, including NEC/JCT frameworks and public sector opportunities. You’ll review drawings, negotiate suppliers, and identify value engineering opportunities to support growth in renewables. This position offers hybrid working and a clear path to impact on large-scale solar and EV initiatives.
Pay / Benefits
- Car allowance
- Hybrid working
- Benefits
Responsibilities
- Prepare estimates, tenders and commercial proposals
- Price Solar PV, EV and M&E projects from enquiry to contract award
- Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation
- Obtain and negotiate supplier/subcontractor quotations
- Review NEC/JCT contracts and identify commercial risks
- Support public sector frameworks and tender submissions
- Collaborate with Bid, Sales, Design and Project Delivery teams
- Identify value engineering opportunities and ensure competitive pricing
Key requirements
- Experience as a QS, Estimator, Senior Estimator or similar
- Background in construction, M&E, electrical engineering or renewables
- Strong experience pricing commercial projects
- Knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts
- Public sector/framework experience advantageous
- Solar PV, EV or renewable energy experience desirable
- Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
- Full UK Driving Licence
- collaboration with cross-functional teams
- attention to detail
- strong commercial awareness
- Estimating and tendering
- Pricing of solar PV/EV/M&E projects
- NEC/JCT contract knowledge
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