At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial management of major energy infrastructure projects and mentor junior surveyors.
- Company: Join IQA Elecnor, a rapidly growing company in the energy sector.
- Benefits: Highly competitive salary, car allowance, 25 days leave, and excellent pension scheme.
- Other info: Genuine pathways for professional progression within a supportive team.
- Why this job: Shape the future of energy while advancing your career in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Quantity Surveying and strong experience with NEC3/NEC4 contracts required.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Location: Hillington, Glasgow
Salary: Highly Competitive + Car Allowance / Car Scheme + Excellent Benefits
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays, Competitive pension scheme and company sick pay
Career Growth: Genuine pathways for professional progression within a rapidly growing, national group!
Help Deliver the UK's Energy Transition
Are you an ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to step into a role with greater influence, responsibility and long-term career potential? At IQA Elecnor, we're entering an exciting period of growth. Backed by the global strength of the Elecnor Group, we are expanding our Special Projects division across the UK and Ireland, delivering major infrastructure projects that support the transition to a sustainable energy future.
The Role
As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will provide commercial leadership across a portfolio of major power, substation and energy infrastructure projects. Working closely with the Division Commercial Manager (UK & Ireland), project teams, clients, subcontractors and senior stakeholders, you will be responsible for protecting commercial performance, managing contractual risk and ensuring projects are delivered successfully from a commercial perspective. You'll also play an important role in mentoring junior surveyors and developing best practice commercial processes across the business.
As our Managing Quantity Surveyor you will:
- Lead the commercial management of MV/HV, Substation and BESS projects, ensuring profitability, commercial performance and contractual compliance.
- Manage NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including Compensation Events, variations, Early Warnings and change control.
- Oversee CVRs, forecasting, project budgets, cash flow and commercial reporting.
- Develop procurement and subcontract strategies, including negotiations, valuations, payments and performance management.
- Identify and mitigate commercial risks, supporting claims management and dispute avoidance.
- Provide commercial input into tenders, contract reviews, pricing strategies and risk assessments.
- Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and key project stakeholders.
- Mentor and support the development of Assistant and Trainee Quantity Surveyors.
- Drive continuous improvement across commercial processes, systems and reporting.
- Promote high standards of safety, quality and operational excellence across all projects.
About You
You are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step into a broader commercial leadership role. You enjoy building relationships, influencing key decisions and finding commercially sound solutions to complex project challenges.
Essential Requirements
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
- Strong experience working with NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.
- Background within infrastructure, utilities, energy, power, construction or engineering projects.
- Excellent commercial, contractual and financial management skills.
- Experience managing subcontractors and supply chain relationships.
- Strong reporting, forecasting and CVR experience.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and commercial management systems.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable Experience
- Experience within MV/HV power projects, substations, BESS or energy infrastructure.
- Knowledge of EPC project delivery environments.
- Experience in dispute resolution, claims management or contract negotiations.
- Previous leadership or mentoring experience.
Join Us
This is a unique opportunity to join a business with ambitious growth plans, a strong project pipeline and the backing of one of Europe's leading engineering and infrastructure groups. If you're ready to take ownership of high-value projects and help shape the future of IQA Elecnor's commercial team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and play a key role in powering the UK's energy future.
Managing Quantity Surveyor in Milton Keynes employer: IQA Elecnor Group
IQA Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation while delivering critical infrastructure projects. With competitive benefits including 25 days of annual leave, a robust pension scheme, and genuine pathways for career progression, employees are empowered to grow within a supportive environment. Located in Hillington, Glasgow, this role as a Buyer provides the unique opportunity to contribute to impactful engineering solutions that shape the future of the UK's energy landscape.
