Senior Quantity Surveyor - Power

First Task; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Tier 1 contractor in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage multiple power and transmission projects. The role entails full commercial responsibility, contract administration, cost management, and collaboration with various project teams. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in overhead line and substation projects, knowledge of NEC contracts, and a degree in Quantity Surveying. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression in the energy sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Long-term secure workload

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within power, utilities, or heavy civils.
• Strong background in overhead line and/or substation projects.
• Solid knowledge of NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of power and transmission projects.
• Administration of contracts including compensation events and change control.
• Preparation and management of cost forecasts and final accounts.
• Subcontractor procurement and management.
• Assessment of variations, claims, and commercial risk.

Skills

Commercial management

Stakeholder management

Cost forecasting

Knowledge of NEC contracts

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Power & Transmission

📍 Glasgow (with site visits across Scotland) 🏗 Tier 1 Contractor

We are currently working with a leading Tier 1 contractor who is delivering major power and transmission infrastructure projects across Scotland. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a portfolio of overhead line and substation projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established delivery team working on long-term frameworks within the energy and utilities sector.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for multiple power and transmission projects, supporting project teams from pre-construction through to final account. Typical works include overhead lines, substations, and associated civils.

Key responsibilities include:

• Full commercial management of power and transmission projects
• Administration of contracts (primarily NEC) including compensation events and change control
• Preparation and management of cost forecasts, CVRs, and final accounts
• Subcontractor procurement, management, and payments
• Assessment of variations, claims, and commercial risk
• Close collaboration with project managers, engineers, and clients
• Supporting and mentoring junior commercial staff

About You

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within power, utilities, or heavy civils
• Strong background working on overhead line and/or substation projects
• Solid knowledge of NEC contracts
• Experience working for a Tier 1 contractor or on large-scale infrastructure projects
• Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (preferred)

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Long-term, secure workload within the energy sector
• Opportunity to work on high-profile power and transmission frameworks
• Career progression within a Tier 1 contracting environment