Power & Utilities Quantity Surveyor – Commercial & Cost Control

IES Utilities Group LTD; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Long-term work

Critical infrastructure projects

Safety & quality standards

Career development

Job summary

IES Utilities Group is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support commercial management across our Power Division. You will assist with cost control, CVRs, and subcontractor management while cooperating with the Senior QS to ensure accurate reporting and strong commercial processes.

The role covers valuations, billing, change control and month-end governance, with opportunities for professional development in a growing energy services company. Aberdeen-based permanent full-time position.

Qualifications

• Experience as a QS or Assistant QS in utilities, construction or infrastructure.
• Understanding 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.

Responsibilities

• Commercial Management and Cost Control: support cost control, CVRs, budgets, and cost-to-complete forecasting.
• Valuations, Applications and Billing: prepare and submit client valuations; ensure works are billed and WIP is reduced.
• Subcontractor Management: procure and administer subcontractor packages; monitor payments and variations.
• Change Control and Contract Administration: manage compensation events/variations; maintain change records.
• WIP, Cashflow and Financial Governance: assist with WIP, cash collection and month-end audits.
• Stakeholder and Client Engagement: build relationships, attend commercial meetings, deliver accurate information.
• Team Contribution and Development: collaborate with Senior QS and promote best practice.

Skills

Quantity surveying experience

NEC contracts basics

CVR forecasting

Subcontractor accounts

Numerical skills

Workload management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification

RICS membership in progress

Job description

IES Utilities Group is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support commercial management across our Power Division. You will assist with cost control, CVRs, and subcontractor management while cooperating with the Senior QS to ensure accurate reporting and strong commercial processes.

The role covers valuations, billing, change control and month-end governance, with opportunities for professional development in a growing energy services company. Aberdeen-based permanent full-time position.