Quantity Surveyor in Power Transmission & Distribution projects, specifically in Overhead Lines (OHL), Substations, Cabling, and Civil works : Technical Skills Measurement & Cost Estimation Accurate quantity take-offs (OHL structures, substation equipment, cable routes, civil foundations). Use of software like CostX, Candy, or Excel-based BOQ tools. Contract Management Familiarity with NEC,FIDIC, JCT, and bespoke contract forms used in T&D. Understanding of contractual obligations for EPC and Design & Build projects. Valuation & Payment Applications Interim payment applications, variations, and final accounts. Assessing subcontractor valuations. Cost Control & Forecasting Budget tracking and earned value management. CVR (Cost Value Reconciliation) preparation and reporting. Risk & Value Management Identification of commercial and contractual risks. Proposals for value engineering opportunities. Procurement & Tendering Preparation of tender documentation and evaluation of contractor/supplier bids. Supplier/contractor negotiations. Sector-Specific Knowledge OHL (Overhead Lines) Steel lattice/tubular structures, pole erection costs, stringing, and access arrangements. Wayleave and easement compensation understanding. Substations Civil and MEP works, GIS/AIS equipment, and balance-of-plant cost assessment. Cabling Underground HV/LV cable routes, trenching, ducting, joint bays, reinstatement. Civils Earthworks, foundations, drainage, fencing, roads, and access tracks for T&D sites. Soft Skills & Tools Stakeholder Communication Ability to liaise with engineering, site, planning, and finance teams. Clear presentation of commercial issues. Analytical Thinking Identifying trends, discrepancies, and opportunities from commercial data. Software Proficiency Excel (advanced), SAP, Oracle, CATO, Primavera (P6), AutoCAD for measurement purposes. Regulatory & Safety Awareness Knowledge of health & safety requirements and CDM regulations in power projects. Awareness of local utility and DNO standards .