Managing Quantity Surveyor in Peterhead

Energy Jobline CVL; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Managing Quantity Surveyor for a key role in the Eastern Green Link 2 project, connecting Scotland and England. This position offers competitive salary, flexible working, and significant career development in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying, leadership skills, and experience in civil engineering projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Managing or Senior Quantity Surveyor on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and UK construction law.

Responsibilities

• Take full commercial responsibility for project delivery.
• Lead and mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors.
• Oversee preparation of interim applications and contract variations.
• Manage risk and optimise performance.
• Build relationships with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Ensure timely reporting to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Tools

NEC contracts

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

• Take full commercial responsibility for project delivery in line with contractual, financial, and legal obligations
• Lead and mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors, ensuring commercial best practice and compliance
• Oversee the preparation and agreement of interim applications for payment, final accounts, and contract variations
• Work closely with project delivery teams to manage risk and optimise performance
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to senior leadership and support strategic decision‑making

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related field
• Proven experience as a Managing or Senior Quantity Surveyor on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and UK construction law
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage complex commercial issues while maintaining attention to detail

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• A long‑term role on a nationally significant infrastructure project
• Genuine career progression and personal development opportunities
• 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, please submit your CV, or contact Alan Shave (phone number removed), quoting reference J45604.

Legal Information

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