Quantity Surveyor

Looking for a new challenge and the chance to move into the Power & Energy sector? A large, Main Contractor are looking for an ambitious Quantity Surveyor to join the team in Glasgow.

Deliver commercial leadership on overhead line, underground cable and substation projects helping drive the UK's Net Zero ambitions. You'll work within a dedicated energy-focused team, taking ownership of commercial performance on substantial civil engineering works.

What's in it for you

• Salary of between £45k - 60k
• Car or Car Allowance
• Bonus
• Pension
• Medical Cover
• Life Assurance
• Plus many more additional benefits

Role details

Based in Glasgow in a permanent role within an established energy business unit focused on projects in the Central Belt.

The role

This Quantity Surveyor role sits within an energy-focused team delivering OHL, UGC and substation projects. The position exists to provide clear commercial ownership on major power infrastructure schemes and support a sustained workload in the energy sector. You'll work alongside an experienced commercial team on long-term, high-value projects with scope to progress your career in the energy market.

What you'll be doing

- Taking the commercial lead for a defined geographic area across OHL, UGC and substation projects.
- Providing accurate, timely commercial reports and advice to the management team.
- Ensuring projects meet commercial and financial targets in line with agreed objectives.
- Managing high-value subcontracts, including procurement, administration and performance monitoring.
- Applying NEC contract expertise across live projects and commercial decisions.
- Using established commercial and financial management systems to control costs and revenue.

What we're looking for

- Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, ideally on energy or power infrastructure projects
- Proven track record managing large-value subcontracts in a largely self-sufficient capacity.
- Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts.
- Experience using commercial and financial management systems (such as Commercial Manager, COINS or Sphere).
- BSc in Quantity Surveying or an equivalent commercially related discipline.
- Working towards professional membership of a relevant body such as RICS or CIOB.
- Collaborative approach and the ability to contribute to a hardworking, supportive commercial team.

You'll be joining a long-term programme of energy projects within a committed team, with clear opportunities to develop your career.

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