Electrical Quantity Surveyor - Defence
Location: Derby or Plymouth (Flexible / Hybrid Working)
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Comprehensive Benefits
Security Clearance: SC Cleared or Eligible to Obtain SC Clearance
The Opportunity
A leading global consultancy is seeking an experienced Electrical Quantity Surveyor to join its growing Defence team, supporting the delivery of some of the UKs most complex and high-profile infrastructure programmes. This role offers the opportunity to work within a highly regulated environment, managing the commercial delivery of major electrical and MEP packages across secure Defence projects. Candidates will be considered for opportunities in both Derby and Plymouth.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the commercial delivery of electrical works packages from procurement through to final account.
- Prepare and maintain cost forecasts, CVRs, cash flow forecasts and cost-to-complete reporting.
- Administer NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, ensuring contractual obligations are effectively managed.
- Lead change control activities, including compensation events, variations and claims.
- Review and manage payment applications, subcontractor valuations and final accounts.
- Support procurement activities, tender evaluations, commercial reviews and subcontract negotiations.
- Monitor project performance against budgets and provide commercial recommendations.
- Maintain accurate commercial records and supporting documentation.
- Work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, design teams and construction professionals.
- Identify, manage and mitigate commercial risks while maximising opportunities.
- Build strong relationships with clients, contractors and supply chain partners.
- Provide expert commercial advice across electrical infrastructure projects.
About You
- Experience as an Electrical Quantity Surveyor, MEP Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager.
- Strong understanding of electrical infrastructure, building services, power, energy or Defence projects.
- Proven NEC3/NEC4 contract experience.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience managing change control, compensation events and final accounts.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Eligible to obtain or currently hold SC Clearance.
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Electrical Quantity Surveyor- Defence employer: Eden Brown
Eden Brown is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development, offering chartership support and clear career progression paths for its team members. With a fully remote work culture, employees enjoy the flexibility to manage their work-life balance while contributing to diverse and impactful projects across the UK. Joining Eden Brown means being part of a collaborative environment where your expertise in fire engineering is valued and nurtured.
