P&R Quantity Surveyor – Ireland

Overview

In this role you will oversee the commercial delivery of high‑voltage electrical projects in Glasgow, working with project teams to keep schemes on budget and on time. You’ll manage financial processes across the project lifecycle, from budgeting to final accounts, helping secure profitable outcomes for major energy infrastructure. You will engage with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to drive robust commercial performance and risk control. This is a growth‑oriented position with exposure to high‑profile HV schemes and a collaborative delivery culture.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage Bills of Quantities (BOQs), budgets, cost reports, forecasts, and profit plans
• Monitor project costs and provide detailed commercial reporting to project managers and senior stakeholders
• Lead and participate in interim commercial meetings with clients and internal project teams
• Manage subcontractor accounts, valuations, payment certificates, and final accounts
• Ensure payments are processed in accordance with subcontract agreements, procurement terms, and retention provisions
• Administer contractual obligations and support successful commercial delivery of projects
• Prepare and submit monthly applications for payment with remeasurements, variations, dayworks, site changes, and claims
• Identify and manage labour and material cost escalations
• Proactively identify commercial risks and escalate to senior management
• Work with Planning Engineers to ensure progress reporting reflects project performance
• Manage subcontractor remeasurement activities and valuation of contract works
• Cost, negotiate, and agree site changes, variation orders, and dayworks
• Maintain accurate commercial records and supporting documentation for cost control, reporting and claims
• Support interim and final accounts preparation in line with contractual requirements
• Negotiate with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders to achieve favorable commercial outcomes
• Ensure compliance with information security policies and project governance requirements

Key requirements

• Commercially driven, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment
• A degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or related discipline
• Experience on electrical infrastructure, HV, substation, power, utilities, energy, or renewables projects
• Understanding of contract administration, commercial management, and cost control processes
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts, valuations, and final accounts
• Strong knowledge of contract conditions and their practical application
• Experience preparing applications for payment, variations, claims, and commercial reports
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisational and record-keeping abilities
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload
• Proactive approach to identifying risks and resolving commercial issues

• Communication
• Stakeholder management
• Organisational skills
• Microsoft Excel
• Contract administration
• Cost control

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