Company Description
Green Leaf Engineering (GLE) is a renewable energy contractor focused on the decarbonisation of commercial properties across the UK. The company supports clients through the full life cycle of their carbon reduction journey, from feasibility studies and design to project management, delivery, and commissioning. GLE provides a turnkey offering in renewable technologies, including Solar PV, Solar canopies, battery storage, air and ground source heat pumps, and EV solutions. Its management team combines traditional MEP project managers with specialist design engineers, all with extensive experience. This integrated approach maximises carbon reduction for clients while maintaining high standards of quality.
Role Description
The Quantity Surveyor at Green Leaf Engineering will provide comprehensive cost management support across renewable energy and decarbonisation projects. This full-time, on-site role based in Gateshead involves preparing and maintaining Bills of Quantities (BOQ), developing cost plans, monitoring project budgets, and producing regular cost reports. The role includes analysing contractor and supplier quotations, supporting procurement activities, and ensuring cost control throughout project delivery and commissioning. The Quantity Surveyor will collaborate closely with project managers, design engineers, and site teams to manage variations, assess financial risks, and help ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. The position also involves contributing to process improvements and supporting accurate financial forecasting for multiple projects.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated expertise in cost management, including Cost Control and Cost Management for construction or renewable energy projects.
- Strong capability in cost planning activities, including Cost Planning and Cost Reporting to support budgeting and financial forecasting.
- Practical experience preparing and managing BOQ (Bills of Quantities) for engineering or building services projects.
- Relevant degree or qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- Proficiency in cost management software and Microsoft Excel, with strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of construction contracts and procurement processes, ideally within MEP or renewable technologies.
- Effective communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Professional membership or progression toward membership of a relevant body (e.g., RICS or equivalent) is an advantage.
- Interest in sustainable technologies and decarbonisation, with willingness to develop knowledge in solar, battery storage, heat pumps, and EV infrastructure.
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Quantity Surveyor in North East employer: Green Leaf Engineering
Green Leaf Engineering is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises sustainability and innovation in the renewable energy sector. Located in Team Valley, Gateshead, employees benefit from a collaborative environment that fosters professional growth and development, alongside opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects that make a positive impact on the environment. With a focus on employee well-being and a commitment to decarbonisation, GLE stands out as a rewarding place to build a career in the green energy industry.
