Job Description
JOB TITLE: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Glasgow
Salary: £50,000 + Company Car Allowance
Job Type: Permanent
Sector: Power & Civil Engineering
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About the Company
Our client is a well-established Main Contractor delivering commercial and project solutions across the power and energy sector. With a strong presence in infrastructure schemes, they have built a reputation for providing progression opportunities, supporting their people, and contributing to key projects that are critical to the UK's energy network.
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About the Role
As a Quantity Surveyor you will take responsibility for the commercial delivery of power and substation projects across Scotland. You will manage costs, contracts and reporting, while supporting project teams to ensure schemes are completed on time and within budget. You will be given a high level of autonomy in this role and trusted to do what's needed to achieve results.
The role is ideal for someone with a solid grounding in NEC3 contracts, keen to take on more responsibility and strengthen their career within the energy sector. This will lead to a long term position and opportunity to build a team in the future
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The key requirements for this Quantity Surveyor role are:
- Manage commercial and contractual aspects of power and substation projects
- Administer contracts under NEC3 (knowledge of NEC4 an advantage)
- Produce and review cost reports, forecasts, and accurate financial records
- Lead subcontractor procurement, valuations and payments
- Identify, manage and agree variations and change control
- Work closely with clients and contractors to maintain positive project relationships
- Support and Mentor apprentices and Assistant Quantity Surveyors.
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Experience required for this Quantity Surveyor role are:
- BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification
- Strong NEC3 contract experience, with NEC4 exposure desirable
- Background in power, utilities or civil infrastructure projects
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
- Proficient in cost management, forecasting and reporting
- Excellent communication skills for client and stakeholder engagement
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Desirable knowledge, skills and experience for this Quantity Surveyor role are:
- Experience working specifically on substations or large energy infrastructure
- Chartered or working towards RICS membership
- Ability to drive value engineering and identify commercial improvements
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Package and Benefits of the Quantity Surveyor role:
- Clear progression pathway within a growing consultancy
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company Car
- Long-term development and training opportunities
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