Quantity Surveyor Electrical in Cardiff

Electrical Quantity Surveyor Cardiff | Site-Based | £65,000–£75,000 or £350/day Are you an Electrical QS who understands how M&E packages are put together (not just how they’re priced)? We’re supporting a well-established building services contractor that has recently brought its electrical capability fully in-house, creating the need for an additional commercially strong QS to support a major live healthcare project in South Wales. They’ve already hired one high-performing QS into the tea now they want another. The Role You’ll take ownership of the electrical package on a large, technically complex project, working closely with delivery teams on site. This is a hands-on, site-led role where you’ll be expected to influence outcomes, not just report on them. Key responsibilities: * Full commercial management of electrical works from procurement through to final account * Managing subcontractor accounts, valuations, and payments * Leading on variations, change control, and NEC compensation events * Providing accurate cost reporting, CVRs, and forecasts * Identifying risks early and supporting delivery teams with commercial insight * Managing contractual notices and protecting commercial position under NEC contracts What They’re Looking For You’ll come from an M&E / building services background, with strong exposure to electrical packages. More important than tenure is capability and approach: * Experience running packages independently on site * Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (essential) * Proven ability managing variations, compensation events, and final accounts * Commercial instinct (spotting and acting on issues early) * Confident dealing with subcontractors and project stakeholders * A proactive, delivery-focused mindset Strong profiles often have: * M&E QS or Assistant QS experience stepping up * A technical background (engineering, trades, or building services) * Solid grounding in subcontractor management and procurement The Offer * £65,000 – £75,000 salary (depending on experience) * Or £350/day freelance option * Long-term pipeline with opportunity to continue beyond this project * Growing contractor investing heavily in its electrical division Why This Role * Genuine site-based opportunity with ownership and influence * Part of a business expanding its in-house electrical capability * Exposure to a high-value, technically demanding project * Clear route into ongoing work if you want stability Bottom line You'll do well here if you’re a QS who: * Prefers being close to the build * Understands M&E beyond spreadsheets * And can confidently operate under NEC