Senior Quantity Surveyor

Contract Scotland; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Scotland is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of major Energy & Transmission projects across Scotland.

Based in Central Scotland with hybrid working, you will work within a growing commercial team, applying your strong quantity surveying and NEC contract experience to drive project success.

Qualifications

• Strong Quantity Surveying and commercial experience.
• Experience managing commercial aspects of construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A solid understanding of cost control, budgeting and financial management.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• The ability to build effective relationships with project teams and key stakeholders.
• NEC contract experience would be highly advantageous.
• A proactive approach to commercial management and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial management of major Energy & Transmission projects.
• Work closely with project teams and key stakeholders to ensure successful commercial delivery.
• Exposure to NEC contracts and complex infrastructure environments.
• Contribute to budgeting, cost control and financial reporting for projects.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and supply chain.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial experience

NEC contracts

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your commercial career within the Energy & Transmission sector?

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a forward-thinking contractor delivering major energy infrastructure projects across Scotland.

Working within a growing Energy & Transmission environment, you'll play a key role in supporting the commercial delivery of significant infrastructure projects, with the opportunity to work within a collaborative team and contribute to projects that are helping shape the future of the UK's energy network.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll be responsible for supporting the commercial management of major Energy & Transmission projects, working closely with project teams and key stakeholders to ensure successful commercial delivery.

The role offers exposure to NEC contracts and provides an opportunity to further develop your experience within a technically and commercially demanding infrastructure environment.

The contractor is committed to professional development, offering a supportive environment where experienced commercial professionals can continue to develop their skills and progress their careers.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to speak with experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors who have a strong commercial background and are looking to apply their expertise within the Energy & Transmission sector.

Candidates from a range of construction backgrounds will be considered. Whether your experience has been gained within commercial, residential, industrial, civil engineering or other construction environments, your existing commercial skills can provide a strong foundation for this opportunity.

Experience with NEC contracts is highly desirable, alongside a strong understanding of commercial management and project controls.

We're particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

• Strong Quantity Surveying and commercial experience
• Experience managing commercial aspects of construction or infrastructure projects
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• A solid understanding of cost control, budgeting and financial management
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• The ability to build effective relationships with project teams and key stakeholders
• NEC contract experience would be highly advantageous
• A proactive approach to commercial management and project delivery

Location & Working Environment

The role is based within Central Scotland, providing good access to the wider Scottish infrastructure market.

Hybrid working is available, with a relatively flexible approach to working arrangements. This provides experienced commercial professionals with the opportunity to balance project requirements with flexibility around their working week.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to move into a growing area of the infrastructure sector and play an important role in the delivery of major Energy & Transmission projects.

With significant investment continuing across the UK's energy infrastructure, you'll have the opportunity to build on your existing commercial experience while developing further exposure to major transmission projects and NEC contracts.

If you're an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a new challenge and would like to explore an opportunity within the Energy & Transmission sector, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Legal Information

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For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.