Quantity Surveyor

United Infrastructure Power T&D Limited; Alness; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

United Infrastructure Power T&D Limited in the Highlands is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our Power Transmission & Distribution unit on a permanent, full-time basis.

You will own key commercial activities across the project lifecycle, administer NEC3 contracts, manage payments and forecasts, support risk and change reporting, and travel to sites as required.

This role offers a 40-hour week and opportunities to contribute to major infrastructure delivery for a strategic customer.

Qualifications

• BSc in Quantity Surveying, Business or related commercial discipline.
• Previous experience in 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 Excel and Office.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Ability to produce accurate work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a project team.
• Flexible approach to work and travel as required.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness 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.
• Contribute to the identification and mitigation of day-to-day commercial risks and opportunities.
• Undertake site visits to support subcontractor assessments.
• Identify, notify and ensure effective administration of compensation events and variations.
• Contribute to Cost to Complete forecasts.
• Support the Commercial Manager and Senior Quantity Surveyors in ensuring visibility of the project’s commercial position.
• Contribute to budget, cost and change reporting.
• Contribute to Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR).
• Contribute to Earned Value Analysis reports.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and project documentation.

Skills

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Excellent organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication and interpersonal skills

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying, Business or related commercial discipline

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

NEC3 contracts

Job description

Quantity Surveyor Location: Alness Business Unit: Power Transmission & Distribution Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 40 hours per week

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. Here at United Infrastructure, we invest in our people and firmly believe that our workforce is our most valuable asset. A driving force for success and the core to achieving our vision of creating a connected and sustainable future, our team is the heart of our organisation.

A fast-paced, diverse, and hugely ambitious business, we welcome challengers, innovators and people who embrace change. Establish yourself in a creative environment that champions freedom of expression, and supports you in your personal and professional development – because together, we achieve more.

United Infrastructure operates a direct sourcing model and does not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted without prior agreement will be considered a gift and the candidate will be deemed to have been introduced directly. No fees will be payable in these circumstances