Job Description

EO Charging (EO) is a global pioneer in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for depot-based fleets. EO is on a mission to accelerate carbon-free transportation by enabling the transition to electric fleets--promising to make charging simple, reliable, and accessible to fleets around the world. EO delivers commercial-grade Charge Assurance through its full technology and service stack, offered as-a-service, and boasts an unrivalled market uptime of over 99% across its customer base. EO's end-to-end EV infrastructure solutions include depot design, electrical installation, grid upgrades, and ongoing operations and maintenance for car, van, truck, and bus fleets. Many of the world's largest and most complex fleet operators already rely on EO's technology, including Amazon, DHL, UPS, Tesco, and FedEx.

About the Role - Quantity Surveyor (Pre-Con)

We are seeking a highly experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team and take a leading role in the front-end commercial management of construction projects. This QS position focuses heavily on pre-construction responsibilities, including tender preparation, bid evaluation, contractual setup, and commercial risk analysis.


You will work closely with our Pre-Construction, Commercial, and Procurement teams to ensure cost, scope, and contract clarity from day one. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in reviewing ITT (Invitation to Tender) packs, compiling Employer's Requirements, documentation for PQQ's and managing the commercial flow of information during tender and negotiation phases.

Key Responsibilities

Lead commercial input during the pre-construction phase of various projects. Compile and coordinate our requirements into ER documentation to support accurate and competitive tendering. Prepare and issue comprehensive Tender Packs, ensuring all necessary information is included for prospective contractors/suppliers. Manage the Request for Information (RFI) process during the tender period, ensuring consistent and timely communication. Support contractor selection through commercial analysis of tenders and engagement with procurement. Draft and negotiate JCT contracts and sub-contract packages, ensuring alignment with scope and pricing. Provide financial input into the project Risk Register, identifying potential cost and programme risks. Oversee and advise on Extension of Time (EoT) requests, reviewing supporting documentation and commercial impact. Administer change control processes, including the valuation of Variations/VOs, ensuring changes are commercially managed and documented. Prepare Cost Plans, Payment Notices, and other core QS documentation as required. Ensure alignment between Valuations, SoRs (Schedule of Rates), and contractual deliverables.

Key Skills & Experience

Proven experience in a Pre-Construction QS role, ideally within a contractor, developer, or consultancy environment. Strong understanding of construction contracts (particularly JCT) and procurement processes. Demonstrable expertise in compiling and evaluating ITT and tender documentation. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across commercial and technical teams. Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risk, value engineering options, and tender returns. Proficient in cost planning, contract administration, and change control. Attention to detail, particularly in reviewing contract scope, terms, and commercial submissions.

Qualifications

Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related construction/commercial discipline. MRICS or equivalent (desirable but not essential). * Proficient in Microsoft Excel and common cost management tools.