Quantity Surveyor

Electrical Quantity Surveyor – HV Substations – Glasgow Location: Glasgow / Central Belt Permanent | Full-Time Competitive Salary + Package JL Renewable Solutions is recruiting an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of major Power & Renewables projects across Scotland.

Based from Glasgow, the position will work across HV electrical infrastructure projects, with particular exposure to substations, switchgear, cabling and associated construction works. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially strong QS to join an established project team and take responsibility for cost control, contract administration, subcontractor management, valuations, change and project financial performance.

Candidates with previous Power, HV or substation experience would be particularly attractive, although I'm also interested in speaking with strong Quantity Surveyors from electrical, M&E, utilities, renewables and major infrastructure backgrounds who can demonstrate transferable commercial experience. The Role As Quantity Surveyor,

your responsibilities will include

Commercial management of electrical and infrastructure projects. Preparing and maintaining project budgets, forecasts, BOQs and profit plans. Producing detailed commercial and financial reporting. Managing subcontractor accounts from appointment through to final account.

Preparing and assessing interim valuations. Processing payment certificates in accordance with subcontract terms. Preparing client applications for payment. Managing remeasurement, variations, site changes and dayworks. Identifying and managing material and labour escalation where applicable.

Supporting the preparation and negotiation of contractual claims. Managing project change and ensuring commercial entitlement is properly captured. Identifying commercial risks and opportunities and reporting these to senior management.

Working closely with Project Managers and Planning Engineers to ensure progress and commercial reporting remain aligned. Maintaining detailed commercial records to support project costs, changes and claims. Attending and leading commercial meetings with clients and internal project teams.

Negotiating with clients, subcontractors and their representatives. Supporting final-account preparation and agreement. About You I'm interested in Quantity Surveyors who can demonstrate: Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction, engineering or infrastructure.

Strong knowledge of commercial and contractual project management. Experience managing subcontractor accounts, applications, valuations, variations and final accounts. Good understanding of contract conditions and their practical application. Experience developing BOQs and managing project cost...

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