Senior Quantity Surveyor

Centum Engineering

. Own day-to-day commercial control of assigned electrical engineering projects from tender support and procurement through valuations, change control and final accounts .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeDenmarkSenior💰 €75,000 - €110,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing commercial aspects of electrical engineering projects, including procurement, valuations, and contract negotiations. Proficient in financial reporting, budget monitoring, and effective stakeholder communication.

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Electrical Engineering ExperienceQuantity Surveying DegreeContract Negotiation SkillsExcel ProficiencyProject Management

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Hard Skills

Cost AnalysisValuation PreparationChange Control ManagementSubcontractor Account ReconciliationMaterial Requirement AssessmentTender SupportJob-Costing SystemsClaims ManagementBudget MonitoringExtension of Time Claims

Soft Skills

Confident NegotiationAccurate Record-KeepingEffective Deadline ManagementPeople Management

Tools & Technologies

Digital Tools for DrawingsReporting Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Right to Work in the EUValid Passport for EU Travel

Industry Keywords

Electrical InstallationsIrish Site ExperienceUK Site ExperienceStandard Forms of ContractMargin Protection

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own day-to-day commercial control of assigned electrical engineering projects from tender support and procurement through valuations, change control and final accounts
Work with delivery teams to protect margin and maintain reliable forecasts
Analyse drawings, produce take-offs and assess material requirements using digital tools
Support tenders, PQQs, bids and cost or time analysis
Review contract terms with the Commercial Manager
Monitor budgets, committed costs and cost-to-complete
Prepare monthly cost and cash-flow reports
Prepare interim applications and valuations supported by evidence of progress and entitlement
Record and price variations, compensation events and claims
Maintain notices and submission deadlines
Procure subcontractors, obtain supplier prices, assess terms and identify value engineering opportunities
Measure, assess and certify subcontractor applications within delegated authority
Reconcile subcontractor accounts and negotiate final accounts
Assess programme changes and milestone impacts with Planners and delivery teams, including Extension of Time claim support
Maintain audit-ready commercial records and escalate contractual exposure, margin erosion and payment risks
Manage assigned project commercial activity and approve documentation within delegated limits
Escalate material contractual, payment or margin risks to the Commercial Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in electrical engineering or electrical installations is essential
Right to work in the EU
Valid passport for travel to EU project locations
Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying
At least seven years of relevant experience
Substantial electrical construction project experience, including packages and values handled
Irish and UK site experience
Practical knowledge of standard forms of contract, valuations, variations, claims and subcontractor accounts
Strong Excel, reporting and job-costing systems skills
Confident negotiation, accurate record-keeping and effective deadline management
People management where the assigned remit includes supervision

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-linked bonus offering additional on-target earning potential
European rotations available according to assignment
Rotation, travel, accommodation and assignment-specific pay or tax arrangements explained during recruitment