Electrical Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Electrical Quantity Surveyor Location: Totalis M&E, Belfast Reports to: Commercial Manager Background Totalis is a private company with over 20 years of experience in delivering high-quality solutions in the UK and Ireland.

With a one-stop-shop approach, Totalis addresses a full spectrum of property portfolio needs, from Build and Fit-Out to Facilities Management.

Totalis is positioned to add value to projects of any scale by meeting clients' unique requirements with efficient and comprehensive services.

Job Summary As an experienced Quantity Surveyor specialising in Electrical measured term contracts, you will take a leading role in the commercial delivery of maintenance contracts.

You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of cost management, procurement, valuations, and contractual compliance across multiple projects.

You will work closely with project managers, clients, and subcontractors to ensure that works are delivered within budget and in line with contractual and technical requirements.

Your expertise will contribute significantly to the commercial success and operational efficiency of our Electrical term service contracts.

Key Responsibilities Cost Management Prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates and budgets for Electrical projects, including pricing of schedule of rates under MTCs.

Take ownership of cost control and value engineering throughout project lifecycles.

Produce detailed pricing schedules using PSA and other MTC frameworks.

Procurement and Subcontractor Management Lead the procurement of materials, subcontractors, and specialist services, ensuring best value and compliance with specification.

Review, negotiate, and manage subcontractor agreements and packages.

Ensure all procurement is aligned with MTC contractual obligations.

Valuations, Variations, and Financial Reporting Prepare and submit accurate interim valuations, final accounts, and variation claims.

Identify, price, and negotiate variations in accordance with the relevant contract.

Deliver monthly cost/value reconciliations and financial progress reports.

Contractual and Project Delivery Support Ensure commercial and contractual compliance across all MTC contracts.

Attend project meetings, site inspections, and liaise closely with delivery teams.

Provide cost advice and support to project and operational teams at all stages.

Client and Stakeholder Liaison Maintain strong relationships with clients qs and stakeholders.

Communicate clearly and professionally regarding financial and contractual matters.

Ensure client requirements and expectations are met within agreed budgets and timeframes.

Person Specification Qualifications and Education Essential: Previous Electrical background experience on MTC contracts Experience Essential: Minimum 3 years experience as a Quantity Surveyor, with a strong focus on Electrical works.

Proven track record of managing Measured Term Contracts (MTC), particularly within facilities management, maintenance, or minor works frameworks.

Demonstrable experience with PSA schedule of rates and MTC pricing mechanisms.

Desirable: Experience within a client-facing environment Experience across public sector projects.

Skills and Knowledge Essential: In-depth knowledge of Electrical systems and terminology.

Strong commercial acumen with expertise in cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting.

Familiarity with NEC 4 standard forms of contract.

High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Desirable: Working knowledge of contract administration and dispute resolution.

Personal Attributes Commercially driven with a keen eye for detail and value engineering opportunities.

Strong organisational skills, capable of managing multiple priorities across different contracts.

Effective communicator who builds rapport with teams and stakeholders.

Proactive, adaptable, and solution-oriented mindset.

Other Requirements Full UK driving licence.

Willingness to travel between sites and client premises as required.

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