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Senior Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Lead - Substation Projects

Senior Quantity Surveyor/Commerical Lead - Substation Projects

Location: Melksham, Wiltshire

Project: National Grid Melksham Substation

Contract: Temporary

Hours: 50 hours per week

Working Hours: 08:00-17:00

Role Overview:

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team on a major substation project in Melksham.

The successful candidate will act as the commercial lead for the project, taking responsibility for the commercial management and financial performance of the works from project delivery through to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the commercial management of the substation project.
• Manage project costs, budgets, forecasts and financial reporting.
• Oversee valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, variations, change control and commercial negotiations.
• Monitor project performance against budgets and agreed commercial targets.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Prepare and review monthly commercial reports.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, Site Management and wider project team.
• Ensure contractual and commercial obligations are properly managed.
• Support the successful commercial delivery of the project through to completion.
• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong commercial management experience within the construction, utilities or energy sector.
• Experience working on substation, electrical infrastructure or National Grid projects is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of subcontract management, variations, valuations and final accounts.
• Excellent commercial, contractual and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with project teams, clients and subcontractors.

Additional Information:

• Substation Projects
• 50 hours per week
• Site-based position in Melksham, Wiltshire.

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