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