Quantity Surveyor in Wick, Highland

Energy Jobline CVL; Wick; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

DB Recruitment is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor with earthworks and civils expertise for a major Wick project in Scotland. The role focuses on commercial management from pre-construction through to completion on a circa £30 million energy and civils contract.

Join a well-established contractor delivering significant earthworks, with an opportunity to embed in the project team and support mobilisation and pre-construction activities ahead of a January 2027 start.

Qualifications

• Experience as Quantity Surveyor in earthworks and civils.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial management from pre-construction through to completion.

Job description

Quantity Surveyor – Earthworks & Civils

Location: Wick, Scotland
Project Value: Circa £30 million
Sector: Energy & Power / Major Civils & Earthworks
Start Date: January 2027, with an earlier start strongly
Recruitment Contact: DB Recruitment

The Opportunity

DB Recruitment is currently working with a well-established specialist contractor operating across earthworks and civil engineering, who are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a major energy and power project in Wick.

The project is valued at approximately £30 million and involves significant earthworks and civils, including an estimated 2 million cubic metres of earthworks. This is a substantial project offering an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to play a key role in the commercial management and delivery of a major infrastructure scheme.

While the project is due to commence in January 2027, our client is keen to identify and appoint the right individual as soon as possible, allowing them to become fully embedded within the project team and support pre-construction and mobilisation activities.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for supporting the commercial management of the project from pre-construction through to completion