Quantity Surveyor - Electrical Bias

# Quantity Surveyor - Electrical Bias

Location:

North Coast, Northern Ireland Salary:
Market-leading

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RME Sign in to save## About the company
** RMErecruit
* * is partnering with a rapidly growing specialist electrical contractor delivering complex schemes across the UK, Ireland, and Europe to appoint a hands-on
** Senior Quantity Surveyor (Electrical Bias).
** This dual-function role balances front-end estimating with end-to-end post-contract commercial management, directly shaping project profitability and margin control across high-profile infrastructure schemes.## The role
* ** Live Commercial Delivery:
** Take full responsibility for live project finances, managing monthly applications for payment, variation accounts, interim valuations, and final accounts while working closely with internal delivery managers and client commercial teams.
* ** Pre-Construction & Estimating:
** Flex seamlessly between front-end pricing and post-contract management, assisting with tender submissions, detailed cost estimating, and initial budget setup for specialist electrical scopes.
* ** Cost Control & CVRs:
** Conduct regular Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) reviews, track project performance against target budgets, produce cost-to-complete forecasts, and lead financial performance meetings with project managers to proactively address potential overspends.
* ** Supply Chain Management:
** Manage electrical subcontractor and supplier procurement, issuing packages, conducting site measures, drafting subcontracts, and managing subcontractor variation accounts alongside the site delivery teams.
* ** Commercial Systems & Reporting:
** Maintain up-to-date financial data in company systems to ensure accurate internal KPI reporting, cash flow visibility, and performance tracking.
* ** Team Guidance:
** Oversee day-to-day commercial administration and assist in guiding junior commercial team members.## The person
* *
* Experience:

** Strong background as a Quantity Surveyor working directly for a specialist electrical or power contractor.
* ** Sector Background:
** Strong electrical bias, experience across sectors such as power distribution, HV/MV infrastructure, industrial, renewables, or complex infrastructure schemes.
* ** Skillset:
** Comprehensive commercial expertise spanning the full lifecycle, from front-end pricing and budget setup to CVRs, cost forecasting, and final accounts.
* ** Location & Travel:
** Based out of the Northern Ireland regional HQ, with flexibility to undertake occasional, ad-hoc travel to client meetings or project sites across the UK and Europe.
* ** Attributes:
** Ambitious, commercially sharp, proactive, and capable of building effective relationships with internal managers, subcontractors, and client representatives.## Qualifications required
** Quantity Surveying
** or
** Commercial Management
** qualification is expected, with proven hands-on commercial experience in electrical or power contractor settings.## What is offered
* ** Visibility & Impact:
** Join an expanding, ambitious firm where your contributions drive direct business outcomes.
* ** Professional Growth:
** Exposure to high-profile schemes across the UK and international markets.
* ** Competitive Package:
** A competitive base salary and comprehensive compensation package aligned with experience.## Apply with confidence.

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