Quantity Surveyor

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£50,000–£65,000 a year

Ystalyfera

Location

Full-time

Job type

Permanent

Contract type

Hybrid

Work setup

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In brief

This Quantity Surveyor role manages the commercial lifecycle of high-voltage electrical and infrastructure projects from award to final settlement. The work involves controlling project costs, overseeing valuations and variations, and ensuring profitability through effective contract administration and subcontractor management.

Non-negotiable

Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor in infrastructure, utilities, civils, engineering, construction, M&E, power,…

What you need

Required

  • Commercial management

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Contractual processes

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Cost management

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Communication

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Negotiation

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Microsoft Excel

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Microsoft Office

    Clearly stated in the job description.

Preferred

  • NEC contract knowledge

    Clearly required in the listing

  • JCT contract knowledge

    Clearly required in the listing

  • FIDIC contract knowledge

    Clearly required in the listing

  • MF/1 contract knowledge

    Clearly required in the listing

Your day-to-day

  • Manage project commercial lifecycle

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Monitor costs and profitability

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Handle payment applications

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Produce financial reports

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Oversee subcontractor management

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Mitigate commercial risks

    Clearly stated in the job description.

Experience expected

Level

Mid-level

Based on what the listing states

Years of experience

Not stated

No clear years requirement found

Evidence from the listing

Experience level

“…rs the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, take ownership of projects from contract award through to final account settlement, and play a key role in the continued growth and commercia…”

What's on offer

Hybrid working
Career progression
Paid business travel
Overnight allowance
Food allowance
5% pension contribution
Private healthcare
Full job description (from employer)⌄

Ystalyfera, Swansea (Hybrid Working Available) Permanent £50,000 - £65,000 (depending on experience) + Career Progression A growing specialist engineering and infrastructure contractor is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team in South Wales. The business delivers high-voltage electrical infrastructure, grid connection, substation and energy transition projects across the UK and continues to expand within one of the country's fastest-growing sectors. Their work supports major utility, power and renewable energy projects, providing an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career within a thriving industry. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, take ownership of projects from contract award through to final account settlement, and play a key role in the continued growth and commercial success of the business. The Role You will be responsible for the commercial management of multiple projects, ensuring costs are controlled, risks are effectively managed and project profitability is maximised throughout the project lifecycle. Working alongside Project Managers, Engineers and Finance teams, you will oversee applications, valuations, variations, subcontract management and final accounts. Key Responsibilities Commercial management of projects from contract award through to completion Monitoring project costs, forecasts and profitability Preparing and submitting applications for payment Managing valuations, variations and compensation events Producing monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) Maintaining accurate commercial records and documentation Managing subcontractor procurement and payments Negotiating subcontractor and client final accounts Supporting contract administration and contractual compliance Identifying and mitigating commercial risks Maximising recovery of all additional works Managing cash flow and supporting debt recovery activities where required About You To be considered, you should have: Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor Experience working within infrastructure, utilities, civils, engineering, construction, M&E, power, energy, renewable energy or related project environments Strong understanding of commercial and contractual processes Experience managing applications, variations, change control and final accounts Excellent commercial awareness and cost management skills Strong communication and negotiation abilities Good Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills Desirable Experience Experience within any of the following sectors would be advantageous: -Utilities -Electrical infrastructure -High Voltage (HV) or Low Voltage (LV) projects -Substations -Grid connections -Renewable energy -Energy transition projects -Power generation and distribution Knowledge of NEC, JCT, FIDIC or MF/1 contracts would also be beneficial. Package £50,000 - £65,000 (depending on experience) Hybrid working Long-term career progression Growing and financially stable business Exposure to major UK infrastructure and energy projects Door-to-door paid business travel where applicable Additional overnight allowance when staying away Daily food allowance when working away from home 5% employer pension contribution Private healthcare following successful completion of probation Supportive and collaborative culture Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing organisation Whether you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for greater autonomy, or a commercially focused professional seeking exposure to high-voltage power, utility and infrastructure projects, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business with ambitious growth plans and a strong project pipeline. Apply today for immediate consideration

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