Quantity Surveyor

Europlan Group; Nigg; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Europlan Group is delivering a state‑of‑the‑art subsea power cable facility at the Port of Nigg. We seek an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the on-site project team, driving commercial management, cost control and NEC4 Contract administration.

You will manage compensation events, measure works, prepare interim valuations, and provide timely commercial reporting to support project delivery on this major EPCM project.

Qualifications

• NEC4 ECC Option C knowledge is essential.
• Experience delivering large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong cost control, subcontractor management and commercial reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer NEC4 ECC Option C contracts and manage target cost.
• Lead compensation events, early warnings, quotations and assessments.
• Prepare interim valuations, variations and final accounts for subcontractors.
• Maintain CVRs and provide accurate commercial reporting.
• Forecast costs, monitor cash flow and manage commercial risk.

Skills

NEC4 ECC Option C

Contract administration

Cost control

Subcontractor management

Project reporting

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

CostX

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Europlan Group is a leading international engineering and project services company, delivering innovative, safety-driven solutions across the energy and industrial sectors.

We have been appointed as the EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management) contractor for a state-of-the-art subsea power cable manufacturing facility at the Port of Nigg, in partnership with Japanese multinational company Sumitomo Electric.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Quantity Surveyor to join our onsite project team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the commercial management of this major construction project, ensuring effective cost control, contract administration, subcontractor management, and protection of contractual entitlement in accordance with NEC4 Option C procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer the contract in accordance with NEC4 ECC Option C (Target Cost), ensuring compliance with all contractual procedures and obligations.
• Manage Compensation Events proactively, including early warnings, notifications, quotations, assessments, and associated commercial documentation.
• Protect contractual entitlement through strict adherence to NEC4 timescales, procedures, and reporting requirements.
• Support target cost management, including pain/gain mechanisms and forecasting of final project costs.
• Manage the procurement and commercial administration of subcontractors and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Measure works in accordance with contract documentation, drawings, and project specifications.
• Prepare, assess, and agree subcontractor interim valuations, payments, variations, and final accounts.
• Manage subcontractor Compensation Events and variations in line with the requirements of the main contract.
• Prepare and maintain cost value reconciliations (CVRs) and provide accurate commercial reporting to project management teams.
• Forecast project costs to completion and monitor overall commercial performance.
• Manage project cash flow, payment forecasts, and financial reporting requirements.
• Identify & mitigate commercial risks & opportunities to support successful project delivery.
• Prepare and submit monthly interim applications for payment to the Client.
• Ensure all valuations, payments, and commercial records are accurate, auditable, and compliant with NEC4 contract requirements.

What We’re Looking For:

• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related construction discipline.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC4 ECC contracts, particularly Option C (Target Cost).
• Experience delivering large-scale construction, industrial, infrastructure, or civil engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of measurement, cost control, subcontractor management, and commercial reporting processes.
• Demonstrated experience managing Compensation Events and protecting contractual entitlement.
• Experience working on major industrial, manufacturing, energy, or infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience within EPCM project environments.