Power & Utilities Quantity Surveyor

IES Utilities; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Long-term work

Critical infrastructure projects

Supportive team environment

Career development

Job summary

IES Utilities is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our Aberdeen team, supporting commercial management on power sector projects. The role involves cost control, CVRs, subcontractor accounts and ensuring robust commercial processes across frameworks.

You will work closely with the Senior QS to maintain accurate reporting and cost performance. Ideal candidates will have experience in utilities or infrastructure, a strong numerical background and good stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as a QS or Assistant QS within utilities, construction or infrastructure.
• Basic understanding of NEC contracts and commercial processes.
• Experience supporting CVRs, forecasting and subcontractor accounts.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage workload across multiple projects.
• Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial performance of allocated projects.
• Assist in preparing CVRs and cost-to-complete forecasting.
• Monitor budgets, risks and opportunities.
• Track subcontractor payments, variations and accounts.
• Support change control and contract administration.
• Contribute to month-end reporting and audit trails.

Skills

Experience as QS

CVRs & forecasting

Subcontractor accounts

Budgeting & cost control

Communication & stakeholder

Education

Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management qualification

Working towards RICS

Job description

IES Utilities is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our Aberdeen team, supporting commercial management on power sector projects. The role involves cost control, CVRs, subcontractor accounts and ensuring robust commercial processes across frameworks.

You will work closely with the Senior QS to maintain accurate reporting and cost performance. Ideal candidates will have experience in utilities or infrastructure, a strong numerical background and good stakeholder engagement skills.