Quantity Surveyor

Contract Scotland; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Scotland is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor to join the Transmission team on a major £100m project between Galashiels and Kelso. The role will be Bathgate-based initially with site visits increasing as the project progresses.

You will work within a major project environment, gaining exposure to the commercial management of large-scale transmission infrastructure, and NEC experience would be advantageous for career development.

Qualifications

• Quantity Surveying experience within a construction or infrastructure environment.
• Strong commercial, analytical and numerical skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• An understanding of cost control, budgeting and financial management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A willingness to develop their experience within the Energy & Transmission sector.
• NEC experience would be advantageous, but is not essential

Responsibilities

• Work within a major project environment and gain exposure to the commercial management of large-scale transmission infrastructure.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Energy & Transmission sector

NEC experience

Job description

Are you looking to take the next step in your commercial career and get involved in major energy infrastructure projects?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking contractor working across the Energy & Transmission sector, supporting major projects that are helping shape the future of the UK's energy infrastructure.

We are currently looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor to join the Transmission team, with the opportunity to work on a major £100m transmission line project between Galashiels and Kelso.

The Opportunity

The project is currently in its early design phase, providing an excellent opportunity to become involved from an early stage and develop your experience across a major infrastructure project.

The role will initially be primarily Bathgate-based, with site visits increasing as the project progresses. Longer term, the project is expected to develop into a significant site operation, with a dedicated site office of around 60 people anticipated within the next 2 3 years, alongside plans for a large yard and full site setup in Kelso.

As an Assistant QS or QS, you will have the opportunity to work within a major project environment, gaining valuable exposure to the commercial management of large-scale transmission infrastructure.

What We're Looking For

We are open to candidates with a broad Quantity Surveying background. Experience within energy, transmission or infrastructure would be beneficial, but candidates from other construction backgrounds are encouraged to apply where they can demonstrate strong transferable commercial experience.

NEC contract experience is beneficial but not essential, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their knowledge within the energy and transmission sector.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

• Quantity Surveying experience within a construction or infrastructure environment
• Strong commercial, analytical and numerical skills
• Good attention to detail
• An understanding of cost control, budgeting and financial management
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A willingness to develop their experience within the Energy & Transmission sector
• NEC experience would be advantageous, but is not essential

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers the chance to work on a major £100m transmission project while developing your career within a growing area of the energy infrastructure market.

You'll be joining a business that supports hybrid working and takes a relatively relaxed approach to flexibility, with candidates not necessarily required to live directly beside the office where the project allows.

With the project currently in its early stages, this is an opportunity to join at a point where you can grow alongside the project, build valuable infrastructure experience and develop your career within the Energy & Transmission sector.

If you're an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to step up, or an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for your next challenge, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Legal Information

We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

Eligibility

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Equality & Diversity

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.