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NRL Ltd; Ose; On-site; GBP 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2-year contract

On-site at Isle of Skye

10 days on 4 days off rota

Job summary

NRL Ltd on the Isle of Skye is seeking an experienced Site-Based Quantity Surveyor to join our major substation build and expansion project. This long-term role is on a two-year contract and requires on-site presence.

You will manage budgets, cost forecasts, and NEC3/NEC4 contract administration, working closely with Project Managers, engineers, and clients to deliver the project within budget. The role offers a stable workload with a 10 on/4 off rota and competitive day rates.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor on major civil, M&E, or energy/infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
• Experience in substation projects or energy infrastructure desirable.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and reporting skills.
• Cost forecasting and financial reporting.
• Site-based availability on the Isle of Skye during rotaion.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing project budgets and cost forecasts.
• Oversee all aspects of quantity surveying on major T&D projects.
• Measuring and valuing completed works.
• Managing subcontractor procurement and contracts.
• Administering NEC3/NEC4 contracts (commonly used in UK utilities projects).
• Commercial management of contractors and subcontractors.
• Raising and managing Compensation Events (CEs) and Early Warnings (EWs).
• Producing monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).
• Managing applications for payment and final accounts.
• Identifying and mitigating commercial risks.
• Supporting tendering and estimating activities.
• Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and Clients to ensure projects are delivered within budget.

Skills

NEC3/NEC4 contracts knowledge

Communication & negotiation

Cost forecasting & reporting

Site-based availability

Major project experience

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team on-site for a major substation build and expansion project based on the Isle of Skye. This is a long-term opportunity with a two-year contract, offering stability and the chance to work on significant infrastructure developments.

Job Title

Site-Based Quantity Surveyor

Location

Isle of Skye, Scotland

Day Rate

£500-£575 per day (can be paid via Construction Industry Scheme)

Working Pattern

10 days on 4 days off

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing project budgets and cost forecasts.
• Oversee all aspects of quantity surveying on major T&D projects
• Measuring and valuing completed works.
• Managing subcontractor procurement and contracts.
• Administering NEC3/NEC4 contracts (commonly used in UK utilities projects).
• Commercial management of contractors and subcontractors.
• Raising and managing Compensation Events (CEs) and Early Warnings (EWs).
• Producing monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).
• Managing applications for payment and final accounts.
• Identifying and mitigating commercial risks.
• Supporting tendering and estimating activities.
• Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and Clients to ensure projects are delivered within budget.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor on major civil, M&E, or energy/infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
• Previous experience in substation projects or similar power/energy infrastructure (highly desirable).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and reporting skills.
• Cost forecasting and financial reporting.
• Ability to work site-based on the Isle of Skye during work rotaion.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive day rate of £500-£575, can be engaged (CIS).
• Long-term 2-year contract with consistent work.
• Opportunity to work on significant infrastructure projects in the energy sector.

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