Quantity Surveyor

United Infrastructure Ltd; Alness; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

United Infrastructure Ltd in Alness seeks a Quantity Surveyor to manage the civils commercial administration on a major construction project. You will work with the client and subcontractor teams to control costs, contracts and payments across the Design and Construction phases.

The role focuses on NEC3 contract administration, forecasting, CVR and earned value reporting, with site involvement and travel as required to support project delivery in the Highlands region.

Qualifications

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or related commercial discipline.
• Experience in quantity surveying or commercial role.
• Experience with NEC3 contracts.
• Civils/construction experience desirable.
• Strong subcontractor and contract management skills.
• Proficient with payment applications, forecasting, variations and reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Able to work to tight deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• Full UK driving licence and willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Contract administration in line with NEC3, including Options A, B, C and E.
• Support subcontractor negotiations and ongoing contract management.
• Prepare and manage applications for payment for both clients and subcontractors.
• Contribute to forecasting and performance across client and subcontractor accounts.
• Identify and mitigate / optimise day-to-day commercial and project risks and opportunities.
• Undertake site visits to support subcontractor assessments.
• Identify, notify and ensure effective administration of compensation events and variations in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Contribute to the preparation and maintenance of accurate Cost to Complete forecasts.
• Support the Commercial Manager and Senior Quantity Surveyors in ensuring the business has clear and continuous visibility of the project’s commercial position.
• Contribute to accurate and timely budget, cost and change reporting.
• Contribute to Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR).
• Contribute to the production of Earned Value Analysis reports.
• Maintain accurate and robust commercial records and project documentation.

Skills

Contract management

Excel proficiency

Numerical & analytical skills

Communication & teamwork

Cost control & reporting

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

Excel

NEC3 contracts

Job description

Location: Alness

Business Unit: Power Transmission & Distribution

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Role Overview

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the day-to-day commercial administration of the civils elements of a major construction project, supporting successful delivery across the Design and Construction phases of the project.

You will work as a member of an established project team, co-locating and working closely with client and subcontractor representatives to administer contracts, costs, payments, commercial risk and project performance, ensuring accurate reporting and strong commercial control throughout delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract administration in line with NEC3, including Options A, B, C and E.
• Support subcontractor negotiations and ongoing contract management.
• Prepare and manage applications for payment for both clients and subcontractors.
• Contribute to forecasting and performance across client and subcontractor accounts.
• Contribute to the identification and mitigation / optimisation of day-to-day commercial and project risks and opportunities.
• Undertake site visits to support subcontractor assessments.
• Identify, notify and ensure effective administration of compensation events and variations in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Contribute to the preparation and maintenance of accurate Cost to Complete forecasts.
• Support the Commercial Manager and Senior Quantity Surveyors in ensuring the business has clear and continuous visibility of the project’s commercial position.
• Contribute to accurate and timely budget, cost and change reporting.
• Contribute to Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR).
• Contribute to the production of Earned Value Analysis reports.
• Maintain accurate and robust commercial records and project documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

• BSc in Quantity Surveying, Business or a related commercial discipline.
• Previous experience working within a Quantity Surveying or commercial role.
• Experience working with NEC3 contracts.
• Previous experience within civils or construction is desirable.
• Strong understanding of subcontractor and contract management.
• Good knowledge of applications for payment, forecasting, variations and commercial reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Ability to produce accurate work while working to tight deadlines.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a wider project team.
• Flexible approach to work and project requirements.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

About The Role

This is an opportunity to join the Power Transmission & Distribution business in Alness and play an important commercial role supporting the delivery of a long-term, major construction and infrastructure project for a strategic customer in the Highlands area.

The successful candidate will take ownership of key commercial activities throughout the project lifecycle (which is currently in the Design phase), working closely with operational, project and commercial teams to ensure effective cost control, contractual compliance and successful project delivery.

Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.