Energy Infrastructure Quantity Surveyor – Scotland

OCU; Bellshill; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

OCU Group in Scotland is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to deliver major power infrastructure projects across Scotland, including substation and BESS schemes. You will support commercial management from tender handover through final account, working with operations, subcontractors and clients to ensure projects are delivered commercially, safely and successfully.

The role offers opportunities to develop within the energy transition sector; you will build strong relationships, manage project costs,

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in infrastructure, power, utilities, energy, civil engineering, or construction.
• Experience managing project costs, valuations, applications for payment, and subcontractor accounts.
• Strong understanding of contract administration and commercial management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within project teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially aware with strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of projects from inception through to final account.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
• Support applications for payment, valuations, invoicing, and cash collection activities.
• Administer contracts, subcontractor accounts, variations, compensation events, and change control processes.
• Procure subcontractors and suppliers, including tender preparation, evaluation, and negotiation.
• Monitor project costs and identify opportunities to improve commercial performance and project margins.
• Assist in the preparation and agreement of final accounts.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and support mitigation strategies.
• Build strong relationships with operational teams, clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, company procedures, and commercial governance.

Skills

QS experience in infrastructure

Cost management & payments

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Numerical & analytical skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS or CICES membership / accreditation

Job description

OCU Group in Scotland is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to deliver major power infrastructure projects across Scotland, including substation and BESS schemes. You will support commercial management from tender handover through final account, working with operations, subcontractors and clients to ensure projects are delivered commercially, safely and successfully.

The role offers opportunities to develop within the energy transition sector; you will build strong relationships, manage project costs,