Senior Quantity Surveyor | Inverurie

Electrical Quantity Surveyor

Location: Inverurie

Employment Type: Permanent

Project Duration: 5+ years

About the Role

The Electrical Quantity Surveyor with substation experience supports the commercial delivery of high voltage (HV) electrical projects, with a focus on substations, switchgear installations, and cable works. The role involves cost control, contract administration, valuation, and project financial management to ensure cost-effective project execution.

Responsibilities

• Execute various stages of projects including skilled and budgeting, reporting, developing BOQs, and profit plans
• Undertake and manage interim commercial meetings with the Client and Internal Project Team
• Report in detail to the Project Manager on the commercial status of the project
• Manage subcontractor accounts, interim valuations and final accounts
• Ensure payment certificates are processed and payments are made per the agreed sub-contract and procurement terms, with retentions applied as per agreements
• Administer contract obligations and meet additional Client requirements as a member of the commercial team
• Issue interim and final accounts and progress applications per project and contract requirements
• Ensure monthly applications include accurate remeasures, site changes, dayworks and any applicable contract claims
• Identify escalations, material or labour, as appropriate
• Identify potential commercial risks and ensure prompt reporting to Senior Management
• Maintain a practical understanding of scheduling and the associated commercial implications
• Collaborate closely with Planning Engineer regarding accuracy of progress reporting
• Cost and agree daily work changes, managing subcontractor remeasurement of contract works, site dayworks and site change orders
• Maintain accurate records and provide necessary detailed backup to support commercial tracking and costing
• Work on own initiative and prioritise without direction
• Prioritise speed and accuracy of information
• Negotiate, as necessary, with clients or their representatives
• Set an example of enthusiasm, loyalty and hard work in the performance of all duties
• Proactively and vigilantly keep information secure and fully comply with the Kirby Information Security Management System (ISMS)

Requirements

• 3rd level qualification in Construction Economics / Quantity Surveying
• Technical background ideally as either Electrician/Instrumentation Technician (or similar) or Electrical Engineer (not wholly necessary)
• Prior work placement experience (advantageous)
• Proficient in Excel
• Knowledge of contract conditions and their applications
• Excellent Communication/Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent Record Keeping and Administration Skills

Desired Competencies

• Understand contract obligations and any other undertakings to the client and the structure and form of interim and final claims
• Formulate claims in line with contract constraints
• Ensure claims are comprehensive in that all work undertaken has been included under the appropriate categorisation (day works, unit rate work, contract work)
• Identify escalations, material or labour, as appropriate

About Kirby Group Engineering

Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of 'blue chip' companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and South Africa, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The company is committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

What We Offer

• Permanent position with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
• Opportunity to build your career by assisting in the delivery of 'leading edge' engineering projects
• Work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards
• Benefit from Kirby's Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability
• Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

Equal Opportunities

Kirby Group Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.

Contact

For more information on this Electrical Quantity Surveyor position or other Senior Electrical Quantity Surveyor / Mechanical & Electrical Quantity Surveyor opportunities based in Ireland, the UK or Europe, contact the Talent Acquisition Team in Kirby Group confidentially on +353 (0)1 454 0411 or apply in confidence.

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