Job Description
Job Title: Site-Based Quantity Surveyor - Substation BuildLocation: West London (3-4 days per week on site)Contract Type: Contract (Inside IR35 - via Umbrella Company)Day Rate: £550/day (Approx. £6,800/month after tax and deductions)
About the Role:We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a major substation construction project in West London. This is a site-based role requiring attendance 3-4 days per week, with the remainder of the time working remotely or from a designated office.
You will play a key role in managing the commercial aspects of the project, ensuring cost control, contract compliance, and value delivery throughout the build phase.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and monitor project costs and budgets
* Prepare and review subcontractor packages and valuations
* Conduct site measurements and valuations
* Liaise with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors
* Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and IR35 regulations
* Provide accurate and timely cost reporting and forecasting
Requirements:
* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor on infrastructure or substation projects
* Strong knowledge of NEC contracts
* Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills
* Ability to work independently and on-site 3-4 days per week
* Must operate through an umbrella company (Inside IR35)
* Experience using SYPRO contract management software is highly desirable
What's on Offer:
* Competitive day rate of £550/day
* Approximate take-home of £6,800/month after umbrella deductions
* Long-term project with a reputable contractor
* Opportunity to work on a high-profile energy infrastructure project
How to Apply:If you're a proactive and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor ready to take on a key role in a dynamic substation build, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and availability.
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Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales