Job Description
Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Glasgow (Office‑based with site visits across the Scottish Highlands)
Company: Caber Group - encompassing CJC Management and Case Contractors
Sector: Energy & Infrastructure | Overhead Transmission
About the Role
Australian founded, International Caber Group is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a major energy infrastructure programme in Scotland. The role sits within our global engineering consultancy environment, delivering commercial and contract management services on a large‑scale overhead transmission project spanning the Isle of Skye to mainland Scotland.
Working Arrangement
This role will involve a combination of office‑based and site‑based working, with time split between Caber Group’s Glasgow office and project sites across the Scottish Highlands. Site attendance will be required during key phases of the works, including initial activity in the Fort Augustus area, with the balance of office and site work varying depending on project needs.
About Caber Group
Australian founded, The Caber Group brings together CJC Management and Case Contractors, providing integrated commercial, engineering and project management services across complex infrastructure schemes worldwide. Our teams work collaboratively with delivery partners to ensure robust commercial control, risk management and value for money throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Depending on experience, responsibilities will include:
* Providing commercial and cost management services across the project lifecycle
* Preparing, reviewing and managing cost plans, forecasts and budgets
* Contract administration under industry‑standard forms (including NEC)
* Assessment and agreement of interim applications, variations and final accounts
* Cost reporting, earned value analysis and financial risk management
* Supporting procurement strategies, tender reviews and contractor negotiations
* Managing change control and commercial correspondence
* Supporting dispute avoidance and commercial risk mitigation
* Liaising closely with engineering, planning and site teams
* Attending site to understand progress, risks and commercial impacts
* Mentoring junior team members (Senior level)
Required Experience & Skills
* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within infrastructure, utilities or major civil engineering projects
* Strong knowledge of NEC contracts
* Experience on energy, transmission, or linear infrastructure projects is highly desirable
* Ability to operate in a consultancy environment, providing advice to delivery teams and stakeholders
* Strong commercial acumen with excellent reporting and communication skills
* Comfortable working across both office and site environments
* Proficient in cost management and commercial reporting tools
* Full right to work in the UK
Qualifications
* Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline
* Professional accreditation (or working towards) with RICS or equivalent is desirable
What We Offer
* Opportunity to work on a high‑profile, nationally significant energy project
* A collaborative consultancy environment with global reach
* Career progression across Caber Group’s UK and international portfolio
* Competitive salary and benefits package
For more information, please apply or contact Laiken Brewer-Kemp at laiken.brewer-kemp@t1recruitment.com.au or +61 405 326 727.