Electrical Quantity Surveyor – Sweden

Role Purpose:

The Electrical Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for managing various contracts to ensure maximum commercial benefit for the company, covering the entire project lifecycle from tender stage through to final accounts and all associated duties in between.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with the project team to manage different stages of projects, including budgeting, reporting, developing Bills of Quantities (BOQs), and profit planning.
• Communicate effectively and lead interim commercial meetings with the client and internal project team. Provide detailed reports to the Project Manager on the commercial status of the project.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, including interim valuations and final accounts. Ensure payment certificates are processed, and payments are made in line with agreed sub-contract and procurement terms, including retentions as specified.
• Administer contract obligations and address additional client requirements as part of the commercial team. Issue interim and final accounts, and progress applications in accordance with project and contract requirements. Ensure monthly applications include accurate remeasures, site changes, dayworks, and any applicable contract claims. Identify and address escalations in materials or labour as necessary.
• Identify potential commercial risks and promptly report them to Senior Management. Follow Senior Management’s direction in undertaking work duties.
• Understand scheduling and its commercial implications. Work closely with the Planning Engineer to ensure accurate progress reporting.
• Cost and agree on daily work changes, including managing subcontractor remeasurement of contract works, site dayworks, and site change orders.
• Maintain accurate records and provide detailed backup to support commercial tracking and costing.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently, prioritize tasks effectively, and maintain speed and accuracy in delivering information.
• Negotiate with clients or their representatives as necessary.
• Exhibit enthusiasm, loyalty, and a strong work ethic in the performance of all duties.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4+ years of quantity surveying experience on electrical projects.
• 3rd level qualification in Construction Economics or Quantity Surveying, ideally coupled with a technical background as an Electrician or Electrical Engineer.
• Experience working on electrical projects valued in excess of €4 million within the data centre, pharmaceutical, industrial, or commercial sectors.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Detailed knowledge of commercial management and the Quantity Surveyor role within construction.
• Understanding of contract conditions and their applications.
• Strong understanding of the business, client, and subcontractor relationships, and installations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong record-keeping and administration skills.
• Process-driven and focused on Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS), and Quality Work Management Systems and Processes.

This job specification provides an overview of the key responsibilities and requirements for the role of Electrical Quantity Surveyor. The successful candidate will have a strong commercial acumen, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.