Cotswold Energy Group
Quantity Surveyor
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Cotswold Energy Group is an exciting, profitable company within a large growth sector supplying decarbonisation solutions to the domestic and commercial markets.
The company was founded by three childhood friends with the ethos of providing straightforward, transparent solutions to help customers harness the benefits of renewable technologies. As we have grown, this ethos has stayed at the heart of how we operate, and we promote a culture of support and togetherness whilst striving to be the best in the category.
We design and install renewable energy technologies, including ASHP, GSHP, WSHP and Solar PV, along with all associated building services.
We work with both Public and Private Sector clients, and our projects range from domestic residences through to commercial buildings, leisure centres, and education facilities.
We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of renewable and mechanical/electrical projects across the commercial sector.
The role will be responsible for the full commercial lifecycle of projects from tender stage through to final account, ensuring strong commercial control, contractual compliance, accurate reporting, and protection of project profitability.
Projects are typically within the public and private commercial sectors and include technologies such as:
- Air Source Heat Pumps
- Ground Source Heat Pumps
- Solar PV
- Energy Centres
- Mechanical & Electrical installations
- Decarbonisation works
The successful candidate will work closely with Sales, Technical, Operations, and Project Management teams and will play a key role in supporting continued business growth.
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Key Responsibilities
Pre-Construction & Tender Support
- Support commercial review of tender opportunities and bid/no-bid decisions
- Review client contracts and identify commercial risk exposure
- Manage payment terms, notices, variations, and contractual obligations
- Issue contractual notices including EOTs and compensation events where applicable
- Maintain commercial compliance throughout project delivery
- Produce commercial and insurance risk reviews
- Develop pricing schedules and cost plans
- Review BoQs/BoMs alongside technical and sales teams
- Identify commercial risks and contractual concerns
- Support commercial input into tender submissions
Procurement & Supply Chain Management
- Produce and issue subcontractor and supplier enquiries
- Analyse quotations and ensure scope alignment
- Negotiate subcontract and supplier packages
- Support procurement strategy and package buyouts
- Prepare and place subcontract orders
Contract & Commercial Management
Project Commercial Control
- Manage applications for payment and valuations
- Maintain CVRs and project cost reporting
- Monitor forecast vs actual margins
- Track project profitability and commercial performance
- Support project teams with commercial decision-making
Variations & Change Management
- Work closely with project management teams to identify variations early
- Price, submit, negotiate, and agree variations
- Maintain variation trackers and monitor conversion rates
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Project Close-Out
- Agree final accounts with clients
- Close subcontractor accounts
- Manage retention tracking and release
- Capture lessons learned and support continuous improvement
Reporting & Forecasting
- Produce monthly commercial reports and CVRs
- Forecast project final account positions
- Support cashflow forecasting activities
- Report on annual revenue and profitability forecasts
- Highlight commercial risks and opportunities to management
Requirements
Essential Experience
- Previous Quantity Surveying experience within construction, M&E, or renewable energy projects
- Strong understanding of commercial project delivery
- Experience managing subcontractors and applications
- Good contractual awareness
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Ability to work across multiple projects simultaneously
Desirable Experience
- Experience with renewable energy or decarbonisation projects
- Knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts
- Experience in public sector projects
- Understanding of MCS or renewable compliance environments
Key Attributes
- Commercially aware
- Organised and detail focused
- Strong communicator
- Proactive problem solver
- Able to work collaboratively across departments
- Comfortable working in a fast-growing business environment
Benefits
- Training & Development
- Company Pension (Stakeholder)
- Free Parking
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