About the Role
Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Inveraray and Lochgilphead in Argyll & Bute.
Company: Balfour Beatty – Scotland Civils.
Project: Substation Construction.
About the Project – An Suidhe Substation, Argyll
Balfour Beatty is delivering one of Scotland’s most significant energy infrastructure programmes: the construction of three new 275kV substations at Craig Murrail, An Suidhe and Crarae. The An Suidhe site plays a critical part in strengthening the region’s transmission network to support future renewable energy growth, with major commercial drivers around environmental compliance, peat‑management innovation and complex stakeholder interfaces. This programme represents a flagship investment in Scotland’s energy transition and a rare opportunity to help deliver nationally critical infrastructure.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an ambitious Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team and support the successful delivery of this high‑profile substation scheme. This is a chance to work on a technically challenging, environmentally sensitive project while contributing to a programme that underpins Scotland’s renewable energy ambitions.
Why Join us
* A career‑defining role on one of Scotland’s most strategic energy infrastructure projects.
* Flexible working (full‑time, part‑time, job share considered).
* Opportunity for professional development and CPD.
* Work within a supportive team that values collaboration, innovation and high performance.
What You’ll Be Doing
In this role you will manage all costs and income associated with your area of responsibility on a complex civil engineering project, while ensuring value for money and the highest standards for our customer.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
Commercial Management & Governance
* Using Balfour Beatty’s ERP and digital systems to manage commercial data and project information.
* Measuring, recording and valuing work in accordance with industry rules and procedures.
* Preparing cost reconciliation statements and interpreting specifications, drawings and Bills of Quantities.
* Building up estimates from first principles and agreeing measured works with subcontractors.
* Understanding customer contracts and supporting stakeholder management.
Programme & Planning Support
* Reviewing weekly and monthly programmes of work.
* Planning commercial activities to meet programme requirements.
* Collating cost/value information to support forecasting and reporting.
Procurement & Supply Chain
* Gathering information to define procurement requirements.
* Managing subcontract inquiries, adjudication and documentation.
* Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including the wider project team, subcontractors and customers.
What You Need
* BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
* CSCS (AQP/PQP) and MRCIS/MCInstCES/MCIOB (or working towards).
* Experience managing costs and income on building or civil engineering projects.
* Ability to lead or support junior commercial colleagues.
* Strong commercial awareness, attention to detail and proactive problem‑solving.
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/partners leave.
* Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more.
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 an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. 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.
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 also intend to offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum requirements for the role.
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