Quantity Surveyor

OCU; Thankerton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

OCU Group in Scotland is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to drive commercial delivery on major power infrastructure projects, including substation and BESS schemes. You will support tender handover through final account, working closely with operational teams, subcontractors and clients to ensure projects are delivered commercially, safely and to programme.

The role offers a pathway to develop in the growing energy sector with opportunities to influence margins and risks, plus a supportive

Qualifications

• Experience as Quantity Surveyor on infrastructure, power, utilities, energy or construction projects.
• Experience managing project costs, valuations, applications for payment, and subcontractor accounts.
• Strong understanding of contract administration and commercial management principles.
• Experience on substation, BESS or energy infrastructure projects is preferable.

Responsibilities

• 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, and change control processes.
• Procure subcontractors and suppliers, including tender evaluation and negotiation.
• Monitor project costs and identify opportunities to improve commercial performance and margins.
• Assist in final accounts preparation and agreement.
• Identify risks and opportunities and support mitigation strategies.
• Build relationships with operational teams, clients, subcontractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Contract administration

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Job description

Description

Department: Commercial & Estimating

Location: Scotland

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.

Essential

What you’ll bring

• 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.