Senior Quantity Surveyor

United Infrastructure Power T&D Limited; Alness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Infrastructure Power T&D Limited seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial administration for civils on a major construction project in the Highlands. You will co-locate with project teams, manage contracts, costs, payments and risk, and report on performance to ensure delivery milestones are met.

The role requires NEC3 experience, a BSc in Quantity Surveying or related field, and a proactive approach to commercial control; a full UK driving licence may be required for site and

Qualifications

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or related commercial discipline.
• Experience in Quantity Surveying or commercial role.
• Experience with NEC3 contracts.
• Experience in civils or construction desirable.
• Strong subcontractor and contract management.
• Proficient in applications for payment, forecasting, variations and reporting.
• Excel knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day commercial administration of civils elements of the project.
• Manage contracts, costs, payments, and commercial risk for delivery.
• Coordinate with client and subcontractor representatives to monitor performance.
• Prepare and manage applications for payment for clients and subcontractors.
• Ensure accurate forecasting and CVR, and robust commercial records.

Skills

Numerical & analytical skills

Strong communication & interpersonal

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Team collaboration

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying or related commercial discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Alness Business Unit: Power Transmission & Distribution Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Role Overview

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for leading the day-to-day commercial administration of the civils elements of a major construction project, supporting successful delivery across the Design and Construction phases of the project. You will work as a key member of an established project team, co-locating and working closely with client and subcontractor representatives to manage contracts, costs, payments, commercial risk and project performance, ensuring accurate reporting and strong commercial control throughout delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract administration in line with NEC3, including Options A, B, C and E.
• Lead subcontractor negotiations and ongoing contract management.
• Prepare and manage applications for payment for both clients and subcontractors.
• Ensure the accuracy of forecasting and performance measures / administration across client and subcontractor accounts.
• Identify and contribute to the mitigation / optimisation of day-to-day commercial and project risks and opportunities.
• Undertake site visits to support subcontractor assessments.
• Identify, notify and ensure effective administration of compensation events and variations in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Prepare and maintain accurate Cost to Complete forecasts.
• Support the Commercial Manager in ensuring the business has clear and continuous visibility of the project’s commercial position.
• Ensure accurate and timely budget, cost and change reporting.
• Inform and contribute to Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR).
• Lead the production of Earned Value Analysis reports.
• Ensure the project team maintains accurate and robust commercial records and project documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

• BSc in Quantity Surveying, Business or a related commercial discipline.
• Previous experience working within a Quantity Surveying or commercial role.
• Experience working with NEC3 contracts.
• Previous experience within civils or construction is desirable.
• Strong understanding of subcontractor and contract management.
• Good knowledge of applications for payment, forecasting, variations and commercial reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Ability to produce accurate work while working to tight deadlines.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a wider project team.
• Flexible approach to work and project requirements.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

About the Role

This is an opportunity to join the Power Transmission & Distribution business in Alness and play an important commercial role supporting the delivery of a long-term, major construction and infrastructure project for a strategic customer in the Highlands area. The successful candidate will take ownership of key commercial activities throughout the project lifecycle (which is currently in the Design phase), working closely with operational, project and commercial teams to ensure effective cost control, contractual compliance and successful project delivery. Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK. Here at United Infrastructure, we invest in our people and firmly believe that our workforce is our most valuable asset. A driving force for success and the core to achieving our vision of creating a connected and sustainable future, our team is the heart of our organisation. Are you looking to be part of an exciting journey within an evolving business? Want to learn something new, every single day? Then you’ve come to the right place. A fast-paced, diverse, and hugely ambitious business, we welcome challengers, innovators and people who embrace change. Establish yourself in a creative environment that champions freedom of expression, and supports you in your personal and professional development – because together, we achieve more.

United Infrastructure operates a direct sourcing model and does not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted without prior agreement will be considered a gift and the candidate will be deemed to have been introduced directly. No fees will be payable in these circumstances