Quantity surveyor

About the role

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Location: Balfour Beatty Site Offices, Peterhead - Netherton Hub

Company: Balfour Beatty

Project: ASTI - Pathway to 2030

The Project

Balfour Beatty is proud to be delivering major works in the North East. The ASTI programme, delivered by SSEN Transmission with Balfour Beatty as a delivery partner, is upgrading and expanding critical onshore transmission infrastructure. This includes major civil engineering works, new substations, cable routes, and the enabling works required to future‑proof Scotland’s electricity grid.

At Balfour Beatty, you’ll be at the heart of a project that:

• Supports national renewable energy targets
• Enhances the resilience of the North East transmission network
• Drives investment, innovation and opportunity across the region

It’s an ambitious, complex, multi‑year programme — and we’re building a team that shares our energy, passion and commitment.

What you'll be doing

As a Quantity Surveyor, you’ll play a key part in managing all costs, income, subcontractor relationships and commercial activities within your project area. You’ll work closely with the wider project and commercial teams to ensure value for money, quality, governance and accuracy across all commercial responsibilities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and capable QS looking to develop further within a major infrastructure programme while contributing to a high‑performing, collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial activities across your section of the ASTI project
• Measure, value and reconcile work in line with project and contractual requirements
• Prepare Bills of Quantities, schedules of rates and cost estimates
• Lead on subcontract procurement, enquiries and adjudication
• Maintain accurate cost and value records using Balfour Beatty’s digital systems
• Interpret drawings, specifications and works information
• Support and guide less experienced commercial team members (where applicable)
• Engage with internal teams, subcontractors and customers to maintain strong working relationships
• Uphold Balfour Beatty governance standards (BMS & GMCEs)

Who we're looking for

• Essential: BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)
• CSCS – Academically or Professionally Qualified
• Chartered status (MRICS/MCInstCES/MCIOB) OR in final stages of completion
• Strong understanding of commercial management on civil engineering or construction projects
• Ability to work proactively, independently and collaboratively across teams

This role suits someone who thrives in a complex project environment, enjoys problem‑solving, and brings a positive, solutions‑focused approach.

Professional and personal development

The size and scale of Balfour Beatty coupled with our strong pipeline of work provides incredible opportunities, regardless of what stage you are at in your career. We encourage and empower employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in and what role is right for them. We actively encourage managers and employees to have open communication about wellbeing, development and career opportunities.

Balfour Beatty Academy offers a 70:20:10 learning approach: 70% learning on the job, 20% learning from those around you, and 10% formal training courses.

Benefits

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partner leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more.

Equal Opportunity

Balfour Beatty is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.