Quantity Surveyor

QUANTITY SURVEYOR 

Job Title: Consultant Quantity Surveyor (Power & Utilities) 

Contract Type: Temporary Contract

Location: GL16 (Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire)

Duration: Temp

About the Role 

We are seeking an experienced Consultant Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in the power and utilities sector to support a range of commercial and procurement activities. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in tendering for electrical frameworks, developing rate cards, and supporting cost management activities for power infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead and support the commercial and tendering process for a new electrical framework, including preparation, review, and evaluation of tender documents
• Develop, maintain, and analyse rate cards, pricing models, and cost databases to support accurate forecasting and procurement decisions.
• Provide robust cost estimating, value engineering, and benchmarking across power and utilities projects.
• Prepare and review bills of quantities, cost plans, and contract documentation in accordance with industry standards and client requirements.
• Conduct commercial risk assessments, advising the project team on potential impacts and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and project management teams to ensure alignment of commercial and technical requirements.
• Provide ad-hoc commercial guidance to ensure compliance with frameworks, regulations, and internal controls.

Skills & Experience Required 

• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within the power, utilities, or energy infrastructure sector.
• Demonstrable background in tendering for electric frameworks, including developing tender documentation and evaluating supplier submissions.
• Strong experience in rate card creation, cost modelling, and data-driven commercial analysis.
• Solid understanding of NEC, JCT, or similar contractual frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced project environment.
• Professional qualifications such as RICS (or working toward) are advantageous but not essential.

What We’re Looking For 

A commercially minded QS consultant who can quickly integrate into the team, take ownership of deliverables, and provide high-quality commercial support on a temporary basis. Ideal for a professional who enjoys working across strategic procurement, cost management, and tender development in the power and utilities space.

Job Types: Temporary, Fixed term contract

Pay: £258.64-£506.89 per day

Work Location: In person