Quantity Surveyor

United Infrastructure Ltd; Alness; Vor Ort; GBP 42.000 - 56.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

United Infrastructure Ltd is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to oversee the day-to-day commercial administration of civils elements on a major construction project in the Highlands. Based in Alness, you will work with client and subcontractor teams to manage contracts, costs, payments, and commercial risk, ensuring robust reporting and control across the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include contract administration under NEC3, cost forecasting, CVR, and earned value reporting, with a focus on

Qualifikationen

• BSc in Quantity Surveying, Business or a related commercial discipline.
• Experience in quantity surveying or commercial role.
• Experience with NEC3 contracts.

Aufgaben

• Administer contracts, costs, payments, and commercial risk.
• Prepare and manage applications for payment for clients and subcontractors.
• Support forecasting, CVR, and Earned Value reporting.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and project documentation.
• Contribute to Cost to Complete forecasts and budget reporting.
• Assist in subcontractor negotiations and contract management.

Kenntnisse

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Ausbildung

BSc in Quantity Surveying or related field

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Quantity Surveyor

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.