Senior Electrical Quantity Surveyor - Durham


I'm currently working with a leading M&E company that are seeking a degree qualified Electrical Quantity Surveyor to join their talented team on a large pharmaceutical project to play a crucial role in overseeing the electrical cost management and quantity surveying activities for the project. You will collaborate closely with the project team, including engineers, BIM, estimation, procurement, sub-contractors, and clients, to ensure accurate and efficient cost control, estimation, and reporting.

Key responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the estimation team to review and validate electrical cost estimates for each project. 
• Manage all aspects of electrical cost control and identify potential commercial risks and ensure prompt reporting of same to management. 
• Conduct cost analysis and value engineering exercises to identify cost-saving opportunities. 
• Monitor and track electrical project costs, including variations, change orders, and progress payments both upstream and downstream. 
• Collaborate with the estimation / BIM team to ensure accurate quantity take-offs and bills of quantities for electrical systems and installations in each project. 
• Review electrical drawings and specification revisions to ensure any changes are identified. Conduct site visits and inspections to assess electrical work progress, validate quantities, and address any discrepancies.
• Evaluate subcontractor's claims and prepare reports on quantities, rates, and payment applications

The ideal candidate:

• Relevant degree/Qualification
• experience as a Senior Electrical QS on large-scale construction projects, preferably within the Pharmaceutical or Data Centre sector. 
• In-depth knowledge of electrical systems, components, and installation practices. 
• Proficiency in using relevant QS software and tools (e.g., CostX, Bluebeam, Countfire, Excel). 

My client are offering a generous salary package commensurate with the experience of the candidate with excellent progression opportunities.