About The Role
Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Location: Aberdeen
Project Type: Commercial
Company: Balfour Beatty Group
Balfour Beatty is playing a leading role in the delivery of SSEN Transmission’s high‑profile Netherton Hub, a flagship ASTI net‑zero infrastructure project in Aberdeenshire that will reshape how renewable power moves across the UK. As the Common Interface Contractor, the team is responsible for major civil engineering and building works, including construction of the Spittal–Peterhead HVDC converter station and the development of new 400kV and 132kV substations, all critical assets that will enable clean energy generated in the north of Scotland to reach homes and businesses nationwide. This multi‑billion‑pound programme not only supports the UK’s transition to low‑carbon power but also creates hundreds of skilled jobs, apprenticeships, and long‑term career opportunities, making it an exciting and meaningful project for candidates who want to help shape the future of the energy sector.
What you'll be doing
Primarily our Assistant Quantity Surveyor will be tasked to assist the QS / SQS / Commercial Leads on project or business unit to maximise our margins, reduce cost going out the business and increase timely cash collection into the business. Assisting in all processes required to safely deliver our works whilst maintaining compliance to company procedures and policies.
Key Accountabilities
* All duties required by the commercial department or project team, to ensure successful setup and running of a project or projects in compliance with all company standards and the GMCE’s and Gated Business Lifecycle.
* Advising the Project Manager and QS / Senior QS early of any potential over‑spends, non‑compliance and any other problem areas on the project or business unit.
* Assist the Project Team to ensure projects are set up on the company accounting system with a suitable Work Breakdown Structure in line with OPSTAT guidelines.
* Assist with accepting budget & tender data from successful tenders into the Company accounting/Reporting System.
* Assist with the QS / Commercial Department and Project Team with the preparation of the monthly project reports from the Company accounting/Reporting System.
* Support preparation of the monthly Applications and Invoicing to ensure timely submission of accurate documents aimed at maximising the company’s financial position.
* Support with notifying the client early of any increased project value or delay to project completion.
* Meet with the client’s representative as and when required.
* Assist with the collection of cash and pursuit of certificates from clients in a timely manner, to maximise the company’s cash flow position.
* Take responsibility for ensuring inputting of Applications and invoices (recording accurately) onto the company accounts system where applicable, including payment certificates.
* Take responsibility for the accuracy in producing accurate cash flow forecasts weekly.
* Assist in raising PO requisitions, GRN and Off Hiring of plant equipment on the company accounting system where necessary in order to ensure accurate cost information on projects.
* Take responsibility for ensuring inputting of Sub‑Contractor Certificates on the company accounting system where applicable and ensuring the accuracy of information being recorded.
* Assist with ensuring Sub‑Contracts are always administered correctly and to the benefit of the company.
* Assist with the project correspondence and any potential time barring, also make the Project Team aware of contentious project correspondence.
* Assist with identifying and recording change control opportunities together with inputting change control items to the company accounting system where applicable.
* Take responsibility for the provision of and copying substantiation for project change and/or costs.
* Meet with the client as required to discuss agreement and levels of substantiation required to close out change control items.
* Take responsibility for the accuracy and timely manner with administration of the Company accounting/Reporting system.
* To manage, coach, motivate and educate any staff placed under your charge.
Who we're looking for
* Energetic, positive person with a wish to solve problems and comply with procedures.
* Basic level of experience in a commercial / financial environment with a view to achieving a commercial qualification.
* Talk Positively: passionate about what you do, talk with pride and enthusiasm about the Balfour Beatty business, our colleagues, our industry, and our future.
* Collaborate Relentlessly: share ideas and expertise, build connections and work with your team to drive performance and strengthen relationships.
* Encourage Constantly: nurture a supportive environment, empowering, motivating and inspiring colleagues with regular and powerful feedback.
* Make a Difference: challenge yourself to always have a positive impact, find solutions and stand up and be counted when it matters.
Why work for us
* Be part of a major energy infrastructure investment that’s shaping the UK’s low‑carbon future.
* Work on challenging, high‑profile projects with the support of a skilled, multi‑disciplinary team.
* Join a culture of learning, improvement, and excellence—where your voice makes a difference.
* Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, development opportunities, and a flexible, inclusive working environment.
For further information about Balfour Beatty Regional Scotland please go to www.balfourbeatty.com/careers/Scotland. You can also check out further job opportunities in the careers section.
About Us
From Dunfermline’s tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on. We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities. Our award‑winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland’s transition towards net zero in the built environment.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion. To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, ENEI, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence ‘Employer Recognition Scheme’ and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/.
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com.
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