Quantity Surveyor

H9 Talent Solutions; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

H9 Talent Solutions is seeking a contracted Quantity Surveyor to support renewable energy and grid infrastructure projects across Scotland and the UK. The role is based in Glasgow with hybrid working arrangements and operates Outside IR35 within a consultancy environment.

You will provide commercial and cost-management support across a portfolio of energy infrastructure projects, from pre-contract through to final account, including cost plans, bills of quantities, procurement support and

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline is required.
• Experience as QS or Senior QS in construction or infrastructure.
• Strong commercial and contract management capability.
• Experience managing variations, valuations, cost reporting, forecasting and final accounts.
• Good understanding of construction contracts, NEC forms preferred.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial and quantity surveying support across renewable energy and grid infrastructure projects.
• Manage project costs from pre-contract through construction and final account.
• Prepare and manage cost plans, budgets, forecasts and cash flows.
• Undertake measurement and preparation of Bills of Quantities / pricing documentation.
• Support procurement activities, including tender preparation, analysis and contractor recommendations.
• Prepare, review and administer contracts and subcontract documentation.
• Assess contractor applications for payment and prepare payment recommendations.
• Manage variations, compensation events and change control.
• Monitor project expenditure against budgets and forecasts.
• Undertake commercial risk and opportunity management.
• Prepare monthly commercial and cost reports for clients.
• Manage claims, contractual notices and commercial correspondence.
• Negotiate and agree variations and final accounts.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors and client teams.
• Provide commercial advice throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and ensure contractual procedures.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management

Tools

NEC forms of contract

Job description

Contract Quantity Surveyor – Renewable Energy & Grid Infrastructure

Location: Glasgow / Hybrid

Contract: Initial 12 Month Contract

Consultancy: Commercial & Cost Management Consultancy

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a growing commercial consultancy in Glasgow, supporting the delivery of major renewable energy and grid infrastructure projects across Scotland and the wider UK.

This is a contract opportunity operating Outside IR35, working within a consultancy environment and providing commercial and cost management support across a portfolio of energy infrastructure projects.

The role would suit a degree-qualified Quantity Surveyor with experience across renewable energy, power, utilities, grid infrastructure or major civil engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide commercial and quantity surveying support across renewable energy and grid infrastructure projects.
• Manage project costs from pre-contract through construction and final account.
• Prepare and manage cost plans, budgets, forecasts and cash flows.
• Undertake measurement and preparation of Bills of Quantities / pricing documentation.
• Support procurement activities, including tender preparation, analysis and contractor recommendations.
• Prepare, review and administer contracts and subcontract documentation.
• Assess contractor applications for payment and prepare payment recommendations.
• Manage variations, compensation events and change control.
• Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets and forecasts.
• Undertake commercial risk and opportunity management.
• Prepare monthly commercial and cost reports for clients.
• Manage claims, contractual notices and commercial correspondence where required.
• Negotiate and agree variations and final accounts.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, contractors and client commercial teams.
• Provide commercial advice to clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and ensure appropriate contractual procedures are followed.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrable experience working as a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor within construction or infrastructure.
• Strong commercial and contract management capability.
• Experience managing variations, valuations, cost reporting, forecasting and final accounts.
• Good understanding of construction contracts, ideally including NEC forms of contract.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder-management skills.
• Able to operate independently within a consultancy/client-side environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Previous experience within one or more of the following would be particularly advantageous:

• Grid infrastructure
• Transmission & distribution
• Substations
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Onshore wind
• HV electrical infrastructure
• Utilities

Candidates do not necessarily need experience across every technology. Strong Quantity Surveying experience within energy, utilities, power or infrastructure projects would be highly relevant.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially strong Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist consultancy with an expanding portfolio of work across the UK renewable energy and electricity infrastructure market.