Senior Quantity Surveyor

TL;DR

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Infrastructure): Providing commercial support on transmission and distribution projects including post-award contract administration, cost analysis, cashflow forecasts, and subcontracting strategy with an accent on financial and contractual matters for client projects with SSE. Focus on maximizing recoverable costs, managing change control, ensuring timely deliverables, and contributing to project forecasts under tight deadlines.

Location: Site-based role in Alness, Scotland, United Kingdom. Ability to travel to sites across Scotland required. Flexible working arrangements offering hybrid and remote where relevant.

Company

UK-based infrastructure services company delivering critical energy, power, water, telecoms and social infrastructure projects, supporting grid resilience and low-carbon energy transition.

What you will do

• Handle post-award contract administration, including payment applications, invoices, variations, and documentation.
• Provide commercial deliverables such as bonds, PCGs, insurance evidence, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain project commercial plans, including strategies for subcontracting and profit improvement.
• Conduct regular cost analysis to maximize recoveries, minimize disallowables, identify savings, and manage accruals.
• Prepare cashflow forecasts, expenditure reports, and expedite payments per contract requirements.
• Contribute to internal project reviews, reporting, and robust project forecasting with the team.

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Law, or Business Studies (professional qualification preferred).
• Substantial experience as QS or Senior QS, preferably in transmission and distribution overhead lines.
• Working knowledge of NEC contracts and contract administration including change management.
• Awareness of corporate and project procedures; sound commercial judgement and flexibility.
• Ability to collaborate via MS Teams and travel to sites across Scotland.

Culture & Benefits

• Meaningful projects in emerging energy sectors with leaders of industry.
• Flexible working balancing client, team, and individual needs, including hybrid and remote where relevant.
• Competitive salary with regular reviews, 33 days annual leave, contributory pension, private medical cover, 4x life insurance.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and tailored professional development plans.
• Global connections with industry experts shaping professional standards.