2x Quantity Surveyor - Overhead Lines Projects

Employer: Search Consultancy Ltd

Location: Waltham Abbey, Essex

Salary: Competitive salary

Job type: Contract

Posted: 2026-09-25T00:00:00Z

Sector: Construction & Trades

Job Description

Quantity Surveyor x2 - Overhead Lines Projects Location: Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire (Hybrid - Minimum 3 Days on Site) Rate: Around 450 per day (Inside IR35 - Negotiable for the Right Candidate) Contract: Temporary Duration: 3rd August 2026 - 29th January 2027 Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 Search Recruitment's Transmission & Distribution team is currently recruiting for two experienced Quantity Surveyors to support a major Overhead Line (OHL) project with one of the UK's leading utility contractors. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy commercial team delivering critical transmission infrastructure works, supporting the commercial management of a high-profile National Grid project. The Role: Working alongside Senior Quantity Surveyors, Commercial Managers and Project Managers, you'll play a key role in ensuring commercial performance across the project, managing costs, subcontractors and contractual processes throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: Support the preparation of commercial reports, claims and contractual documentation. Assist with the management of subcontractor and supplier accounts, including quotations, valuations, variations, claims and final accounts. Monitor commercial risks and maintain project risk registers. Support the management of compensation events, contract changes and commercial claims. Assist with cost reporting, forecasting and financial performance across the project. Attend project and commercial meetings, providing commercial support to operational teams. Develop and maintain commercial records and documentation. Work collaboratively with project teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved. Ensure compliance with company procedures and Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental standards. Requirements: Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within utilities, power, transmission, infrastructure or civil engineering. Experience working under NEC contracts. Strong under

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