At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage electrical packages on a major healthcare project, influencing outcomes on-site.
- Company: Established building services contractor expanding its in-house electrical capability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary or freelance option, long-term work opportunities, and career growth.
- Other info: Dynamic site-based role with a proactive, delivery-focused mindset encouraged.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience and ownership in a high-value, technically complex project.
- Qualifications: M&E background with strong NEC contract knowledge and commercial instinct.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
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.
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.
- 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
Quantity Surveyor Electrical in City employer: BMSL Group Ltd
Join a dynamic and growing building services contractor in Cardiff, where you will have the opportunity to take ownership of significant electrical packages on a major healthcare project. With a strong focus on employee development, a collaborative work culture, and competitive compensation, this role offers a unique chance to influence outcomes directly on-site while being part of a team that values your expertise and insights. Enjoy the benefits of working for a company that is investing heavily in its electrical division, ensuring long-term stability and growth opportunities for its employees.
