Project Quantity Surveyor

Kenton Black Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international contractor in Scotland seeks a Project Quantity Surveyor specializing in electrical projects like substations and grid connections. The ideal candidate will have an honours degree in Quantity Surveying and relevant experience, supporting the execution of high voltage electrical works across the Central Belt region.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in similar roles on projects over £7M.
• Knowledge of contract conditions and their applications.
• Technical background as Electrician/Instrumentation Technician or Electrical Engineer is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial delivery of high voltage electrical projects.
• Engage in cost control, contract administration, valuation, and project financial management.
• Focus on substations, switchgear installations, and cable works.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Record Keeping

Administration Skills

Proficient in Excel

Education

Honours degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Project Quantity Surveyor - Electrical
Glasgow (hybrid)
£45-60k + vehicle

This leading specialist, international contractor is entering an exciting period of growth, and as a result is looking to add a number of people to its Power & Renewables business in Scotland.
There exists an opportunity for a Project Electrical Quantity Surveyor with experience in projects such as substations, grid connection, battery storage, or oil & gas.

The successful applicant will support the commercial delivery of high voltage (HV) electrical projects, with a focus on substations, switchgear installations, and cable works. The role involves cost control, contract administration, valuation, and project financial management to ensure cost-effective project execution based from Glasgow and covering schemes across the Central Belt region.

Necessary requirements for consideration -

- An honours degree in Quantity Surveying ideally coupled with a technical background as either Electrician/Instrumentation Technician (or similar) or Electrical Engineer (not essential)
- 3+ years' experience in a similar capacity working on projects in-excess of £7M in Electrical scope (essential)
- Proficient in excel (essential)
- Knowledge of contract conditions and their applications (essential)
- Excellent Communication/Interpersonal Skills (essential)
- Excellent Record Keeping and Administration Skills (essential)

With a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a great employer.