Managing Quantity Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor for the Eastern Green Link 2 project. This role involves leading the commercial function on a major infrastructure project, ensuring compliance and optimizing performance while mentoring a team. The position offers long-term career growth and a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Long-term role on a significant infrastructure project

Career progression and personal development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Managing or Senior Quantity Surveyor on major projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK construction law.

Responsibilities

• Take full commercial responsibility for project delivery.
• Lead and mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors.
• Oversee interim applications for payment and final accounts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Managing Quantity Surveyor – Eastern Green Link 2
Location: Based on site at Peterhead
Contract Type: Permanent
Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure

About the Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to play a pivotal role on one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure projects – Eastern Green Link 2, a major HVDC subsea cable development connecting Scotland and England.

This position offers a chance to lead the commercial function on a landmark project shaping the UK’s future energy infrastructure. You’ll join a progressive Tier 1 contractor with a strong pipeline of complex infrastructure work, offering long-term career growth and a collaborative working culture.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Take full commercial responsibility for project delivery in line with contractual, financial, and legal obligations

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  Lead and mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors, ensuring commercial best practice and compliance

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  Oversee the preparation and agreement of interim applications for payment, final accounts, and contract variations

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  Work closely with project delivery teams to manage risk and optimise performance

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  Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders

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  Ensure timely and accurate reporting to senior leadership and support strategic decision-making

Required Skills & Experience:

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  Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related field

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  Proven experience as a Managing or Senior Quantity Surveyor on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects

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  Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and UK construction law

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  Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills

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  Ability to manage complex commercial issues while maintaining attention to detail

What’s On Offer:

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  Competitive salary and benefits package

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  Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

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  A long-term role on a nationally significant infrastructure project

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  Genuine career progression and personal development opportunities

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  A collaborative, values-driven working environment

How to Apply:
If you're a commercially astute professional looking to take the lead on a high-profile project, apply now with your CV.

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