Senior Quantity Surveyor - London

Senior Quantity Surveyor (HV Cabling) | North London | Outside IR35

Location: North London (St John's Wood to Elstree corridor)
Rate: Approx. £500/day (Outside IR35)
Duration: circa 4-year programme
Start: ASAP

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a major High Voltage (HV) cabling replacement project connecting two National Grid substations in North London, between St John's Wood and Elstree.

This is a long-term opportunity offering an initial part-time commitment before ramping up into a full-time role as the project progresses.

Commitment

First 12 months: 2 days per week
Following 24 months: Full-time
Final 12 months: 3 days per week
Outside IR35
Approx. £500/day

Key Responsibilities

Commercial management of a major National Grid HV cabling project.
Administer and manage NEC contracts throughout the project lifecycle.
Cost control, forecasting and reporting.
Managing applications, valuations, variations, compensation events and final accounts.
Subcontract procurement and commercial management.
Supporting project delivery teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.
Liaising directly with client, stakeholders and supply chain partners.
Maintaining robust commercial records and audit trails throughout the programme.

Essential Requirements

Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on major utility, power, transmission, distribution or HV infrastructure projects.
Extensive NEC contract experience.
Previous experience working on National Grid projects.
Demonstrable track record of taking projects from inception through to final account and close out over multiple years.
Experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor delivering National Grid works.
Strong commercial, contractual and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work on-site as project requirements increase.

Preferred Background

National Grid electricity transmission or cable replacement projects.
HV cable installation, power infrastructure, substations or major utility frameworks.
Candidates located within commuting distance of North or North West London.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be able to evidence several years of involvement on a National Grid project, demonstrating ownership of the commercial function from project mobilisation through delivery and final account. They will be comfortable operating independently during the early stages before becoming a key member of the project team as delivery ramps up.

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