JOB TITLE: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Inverurie, near Aberdeen
Salary: £55,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Sector: Power & Renewables – High Voltage / Substations
About the Company
Our client is an international engineering services contractor delivering complex projects across power transmission, renewables and high-value infrastructure sectors. Operating across the UK and Europe, they are recognised for delivering technically demanding projects for major blue-chip clients.
With a strong forward order book and secured workload for the next five years, they continue to strengthen their commercial teams across the power sector. The business promotes a collaborative, performance-driven culture with clear opportunities for development and progression.
About the Role
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial delivery of high voltage projects, with a focus on substations, switchgear installations and associated cable works.
You will work closely with the project team to manage cost control, valuations, subcontractor accounts and contract administration, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
This role would suit someone with HV or electrical project experience who understands the commercial drivers behind complex infrastructure delivery.
The key requirements for this Quantity Surveyor role are:
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Manage subcontractor accounts, interim valuations and final accounts
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Prepare and submit interim and final applications for payment
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Develop and manage project budgets, BOQs and profit plans
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Monitor cost forecasts and report on commercial performance
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Identify and manage variations, dayworks and change orders
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Attend and manage commercial meetings with clients and internal teams
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Ensure contract obligations are administered in line with project requirements
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Identify commercial risks and escalate appropriately
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Work closely with the Planning Engineer to ensure accurate progress reporting
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Maintain detailed records to support claims and cost tracking
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Negotiate with clients and subcontractors where required
Experience required for this Quantity Surveyor role are:
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Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics
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5+ years’ experience within a similar commercial role
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Experience working on electrical or high voltage projects
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Experience on projects with electrical scopes exceeding £3m
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Strong understanding of NEC3 contract conditions
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Proficient in Microsoft Excel
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
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Strong record keeping and commercial administration capability
Desirable knowledge, skills and experience for this Quantity Surveyor role are:
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Substation or transmission project experience
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Technical background in electrical engineering or similar
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Experience managing contract claims and escalations
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Understanding of material and labour escalations within infrastructure projects
Package and Benefits of the Quantity Surveyor role:
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£55,000 basic salary
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£5,000 car allowance
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Pension scheme
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25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
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Structured career development support
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Long-term secured workload within the power sector
How to apply for this Quantity Surveyor role:
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Apply via this job board for immediate consideration
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Confidential conversations welcomed for more information
If you are interested in this Quantity Surveyor position, then please apply via this job board.