About The Role
Job Title: Managing Quantity Surveyor
Location: Peterhead, Scotland
Company: Balfour Beatty – Energy
Project: ASTI Project
Type: Permanent | Commercial | Major Infrastructure
Shape the commercial success of one of Scotland’s most significant energy infrastructure projects. Balfour Beatty is looking for an experienced commercial leader to join the team in Peterhead, supporting the delivery of the ASTI Project – a major programme helping strengthen Scotland’s energy network and support the transition to a cleaner, more resilient future.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and support Quantity Surveying staff across the project
* Develop and deliver the commercial strategy to protect margin and manage risk
* Oversee cost reporting, forecasting, cash flow, valuations and final accounts
* Manage subcontract procurement, subcontract accounts and commercial performance
* Identify, value and agree variations with the customer
* Support project reviews, reporting and commercial decision‑making
* Ensure compliance with Balfour Beatty’s commercial processes, BMS and Group Minimum Commercial Expectations
* Maintain relentless focus on Zero Harm, sustainability and Balfour Beatty values
You’ll Bring
* Substantial Quantity Surveying experience within a relevant construction or infrastructure environment
* Proven experience managing commercial performance on complex projects
* Strong understanding of margin, risk, cash flow, forecasting and contract administration
* Experience leading, influencing and developing commercial teams
* A valid CSCS card
* Professional membership or qualification such as RICS, CIOB, ICE or similar would be desirable
Benefits
* Smart working with flexibility, including up to 40% remote working where roles allow
* 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
* Family friendly policies – 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and 4 weeks full pay for paternity/partner’s leave
* Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more
Diversity and Inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. We are a Disability Confident Employer, committed to working with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process. Feedback on our process is welcome and can be shared with candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com.
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