Quantity Surveyor

OCU Group; Bellshill; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

OCU Group in Scotland is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join the Commercial & Estimating team. You will manage commercial aspects of power infrastructure projects, from tender handover through to final account, working with substation and BESS schemes across Scotland.

Responsibilities include budgeting, cost reporting, payments, and contract administration, while building strong relationships with clients and subcontractors to ensure successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience as Quantity Surveyor in infrastructure, power, utilities or civil sectors.
• Experience managing project costs, valuations, payments and subcontractor accounts.
• Strong contract administration and commercial management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within project teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and contractual aspects from inception to final account.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, cost reports, and cash flow.
• Support payment applications, valuations, invoicing, and cash collection.
• Administer contracts, subcontracts, variations, and change control.
• Procure subcontractors and suppliers; tender evaluation and negotiation.
• Monitor costs and identify opportunities to improve margins.
• Assist in final accounts preparation and agreement.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies.
• Build relationships with operations, clients, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with contracts, procedures, and governance.

Skills

Cost management

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Communication

Full UK driving licence

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Construction Management

Professional accreditation (RICS/CICES)

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Department: Commercial & Estimating

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Scotland

Reporting To: Steven McLean

Description

Location: Bellshill|Scotland | Contract Type: Permanent | Working Pattern: Full-Time | Office

Pay / Benefits: Remuneration for this role is benchmarked competitively within our sector.

About the Opportunity

Join OCU Group as a Quantity Surveyor and play a key role in delivering major power infrastructure projects across Scotland. Working across substation and BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) schemes, you'll support the commercial management of projects from tender handover through to final account. This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to develop their career within the growing energy and infrastructure sector, working on projects that directly support the UK's energy transition. You'll work closely with operational teams, subcontractors, and clients to ensure projects are delivered commercially, safely, and successfully. If you enjoy managing project costs, building relationships, and driving commercial performance, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll do

• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of projects from inception through to final account.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
• Support applications for payment, valuations, invoicing, and cash collection activities.
• Administer contracts, subcontractor accounts, variations, compensation events, and change control processes.
• Procure subcontractors and suppliers, including tender preparation, evaluation, and negotiation.
• Monitor project costs and identify opportunities to improve commercial performance and project margins.
• Assist in the preparation and agreement of final accounts.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and support mitigation strategies.
• Build strong relationships with operational teams, clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, company procedures, and commercial governance.

What you'll bring

Essential

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within infrastructure, power, utilities, energy, civil engineering, or construction sectors.
• Experience managing project costs, valuations, applications for payment, and subcontractor accounts.
• Strong understanding of contract administration and commercial management principles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within project teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially aware with strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience working on substation, BESS, power, energy, or utility infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• RICS or CICES membership, or working towards professional accreditation.
• Experience managing variations, compensation events, and final accounts.
• Exposure to high-value infrastructure projects.

What We Offer

At OCU, we believe that meaningful work should come with meaningful support. That's the principle behind Careers with Purpose, our commitment to ensuring every person at OCU feels supported, developed, and valued, not just in their role today, but throughout their career with us.

Alongside the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, we offer a benefits package that we are continuing to develop as we grow, and the kind of career acceleration that only comes from being inside a business moving at this pace.

As a rapidly growing organisation, there are genuine opportunities to progress, broaden your experience, and build a long-term career within OCU Group.