P&R Quantity Surveyor - Ireland

Project Quantity Surveyor (Power & Renewables) | Glasgow Are you a Quantity Surveyor with experience in electrical infrastructure, substations, or high-voltage projects looking to play a key role in the delivery of major power and renewables schemes? We're seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of high-voltage electrical projects, including substations, switch gear installations, and cable infrastructure works.

Based in Glasgow, you'll work closely with project delivery teams to ensure strong commercial performance, effective cost control, and successful project outcomes from contract award through to final account. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing sector with a strong pipeline of projects supporting the UK's evolving energy infrastructure.

The Role As Project Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management and administration of electrical infrastructure projects. Working alongside Project Managers, Engineers, Planners, subcontractors, and clients, you'll ensure projects remain commercially controlled while supporting successful delivery on programme and within budget. You'll be involved in every stage of the project lifecycle, from budgeting and contract administration through to valuations, claims management, and final accounts.

Key Responsibilities Prepare and manage Bills of Quantities (BOQs), budgets, cost reports, forecasts, and profit plans. Monitor project costs and provide detailed commercial reporting to Project Managers and senior stakeholders. Lead and participate in interim commercial meetings with clients and internal project teams. Manage subcontractor accounts, valuations, payment certificates, and final accounts. Ensure payments are processed in accordance with subcontract agreements, procurement terms, and retention provisions.

Administer contractual obligations and support the successful commercial delivery of projects. Prepare and submit monthly applications for payment, ensuring accurate inclusion of remeasurements, variations, dayworks, site changes, and contractual claims. Identify and manage labour and material cost escalations where applicable. Proactively identify commercial risks and escalate issues to senior management as required. Work closely with Planning Engineers to ensure progress reporting accurately reflects project performance.

Manage subcontractor remeasurement activities and the valuation of contract works. Cost, negotiate, and agree site changes, variation orders, and dayworks. Maintain accurate commercial records and supporting documentation to assist with cost control, reporting, and claims management. Support the preparation and submission of interim and final accounts in accordance with contractual requirements. Negotiate effectively with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders to achieve positive commercial outcomes.

Ensure compliance with information security policies and project governance requirements. About You To be successful in this role, you'll be commercially driven, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities within a fast-paced project environment. You'll ideally have: A degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or a related discipline. Experience working on electrical infrastructure, HV, substation, power, utilities, energy, or renewables projects.

Understanding of contract administration, commercial management, and cost control processes. Experience managing subcontractor accounts, valuations, and final accounts. Strong knowledge of contract conditions and their practical application. Experience preparing applications for payment, variations, claims, and commercial reports. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong organisational and record-keeping abilities. The ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively.

A proactive approach to identifying risks and resolving commercial issues. Desirable A technical background in electrical engineering, electrical installations, instrumentation, or a related field. Previous experience working on substations, switch gear installations, cable works, or other high-voltage infrastructure projects. Experience managing contract claims and compensation events. What's on Offer The opportunity to work on major power and renewables infrastructure projects. Exposure to high-profile electrical and high-voltage schemes.

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