IQA Elecnor
Quantity Surveyor (QS)
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Are you a commercially sharp Quantity Surveyor playing a pivotal role in the UK’s energy transition?
This role offers a unique mix of high-value project exposure and genuine room to grow. Focused primarily on post-contract management under NEC forms of contract, you will maintain critical commercial information, manage subcontract packages, track project variations, and drive client compensation events to maximise planned gross profit. Working side-by-side with our Division Commercial Manager (UK&I), you will be empowered to take as much commercial responsibility as you feel capable of.
Main Responsibilities:
The role involves a combination of post contract activities as main focus, with support on pre-contract duties to support your wider development in the Quantity Surveying profession.
Commercial & Contract Management (Post-Contract Focus)
- Subcontract Management: Allocate work to subcontractors, support drafting the subcontracts, value completed works, process payment applications, review programme submissions, and manage monthly supplier KPI measurements.
- Compensation Events & Variations: Identify, record, and evaluate variations and Client Compensation Events (NEC contracts) to safeguard planned project margins.
- Cost Control & CVRs: Provide robust, timely, and accurate cost/value data at both project and regional levels, monitoring progress against project schedules.
- Cost Analysis & Value Management: Perform risk and value management, cost analysis, and project cost controls throughout the lifecycle.
- Contract Claims: Assist with advice on contractual claims and ensure full compliance with contractual requirements.
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Pre-Contract & Strategic Support (Development)
- Tender Support: Assist with pre-contract support and costings for larger tenders, preparing documentation and bills of quantities to build your pre-contract experience.
- Risk Identification: Analyse and develop responses to commercial risks during early-stage contract reviews.
General Responsibilities:
- Company Culture & Values: Portray a positive attitude, act as a role model, and help create an environment that supports company values.
- Governance & Conduct: Adhere to the Company’s Code of Conduct and follow internal procedures to minimise business risks.
- Process Improvement: Be proactive with ideas and put forward suggestions to improve processes and operational efficiency.
- Workload Management: Manage your workload efficiently, prioritize tasks under deadline pressure, and take initiative.
- Safety & Compliance: Understand the commercial implications of Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) regulations.
Essential Key Skills and Qualities
- Contract & Sector Knowledge: Practical experience with NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4). Experience in Infrastructure, Utilities, Power, Substations, BESS, or MV/HV Transmission is a distinct advantage.
- Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and persuasively both verbally and in writing across site teams, subcontractors, and senior leadership.
- Technical & Software Literacy: PC literate with confident proficiency in MS Office (Excel) and experience using construction accounting/cost-management software.
- Commute Requirement: Willingness to travel to/from our office in Hillington, Glasgow daily. Maximum travel time must be within 45 minutes (car or train).
- Personal Attributes: High level of initiative, strong attention to detail, ability to handle pressure, and a collaborative team-player mindset.
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What we Offer
- Remuneration: Highly Competitive Base Salary + Comprehensive Car Allowance / Car Scheme (Tailored to experience).
- Flexible Working Schedule: Flexible start times & 30-minute breaks for an early Friday finish.
- Hybrid / WFH Options: Built on trust (Friday / ad-hoc WFH options available as trust is established).
- Mentorship & Career Path: Close working relationship with the Division Commercial Manager (UK&I) with opportunity to manage a region longer term.
- International Travel Exposure: Opportunities for travel to sites across the UK / Ireland and periodic visits to Group HQ in Madrid.
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