Senior Quantity Surveyor in Inverness, Highland

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Civil Engineering & Energy Infrastructure

Location: Scotland – Flexible (Glasgow, Inverness and surrounding areas)

Salary: Competitive Salary + Benefits Package

Employment Type: Permanent

Vacancies: Up to 3 Positions Available

An Excellent Opportunity to Join a Growing Infrastructure Contractor

JL Renewable Solutions is working in partnership with a highly regarded, established infrastructure contractor that is looking to appoint up to three Senior Quantity Surveyors to support its continued growth across Scotland.

With a substantial pipeline of work and further major contracts expected to be awarded over the coming year, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business delivering significant projects across overhead lines (OHL), underground cabling and wider energy infrastructure.

Having successfully placed professionals with this contractor previously, we have received consistently positive feedback about the business, its people and the opportunities available for long-term career development.

Importantly, previous power or energy sector experience is not essential. The business is particularly interested in experienced commercial professionals from civil engineering, infrastructure and utilities backgrounds who are keen to develop their careers within the growing energy sector.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial delivery of major infrastructure projects across Scotland.

Working alongside established project delivery and commercial teams, you will be responsible for managing the commercial and contractual aspects of projects, ensuring effective cost control, risk management and commercial performance.

With the business continuing to expand its project portfolio, there is significant potential for career development and progression as new opportunities emerge.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial management of civil engineering and infrastructure projects from delivery through to final account.

• Administration and management of NEC contracts, including compensation events, early warnings and contractual correspondence.

• Preparation and management of cost reports, forecasts and Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).

• Management of subcontractor procurement, valuations, payments and final accounts.

• Identification and management of commercial risks and opportunities.

• Assessment and negotiation of variations and compensation events.

• Working closely with project managers, operational teams and senior commercial management.

• Ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with contractual and commercial requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience operating at Senior Quantity Surveyor level within civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities or a related construction environment.

• Strong working knowledge and practical experience of NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts.

• Experience managing the commercial aspects of construction or infrastructure projects.

• Strong understanding of subcontractor management, cost forecasting, CVRs and contractual administration.

• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to wider project teams.

• Willingness to travel to offices and project locations across Scotland as required.

Experience within power transmission, distribution, OHL or cabling projects would be advantageous but is not essential.

Candidates from highways, rail, water, utilities and wider civil engineering backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Location & Flexibility

The business is open to candidates based anywhere in Scotland, provided they are comfortable travelling to offices in Glasgow and Inverness, along with relevant project locations, as required.

This provides an excellent opportunity for experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors who may not be based within commuting distance of Glasgow but are happy to travel when necessary.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Excellent Career Progression: Join a growing commercial team with opportunities to develop as the business expands.

• Substantial Project Pipeline: Be part of a contractor expecting further major infrastructure contract awards over the coming year.

• Major Infrastructure Projects: Work on important OHL, cabling and energy infrastructure developments across Scotland.

• Established & Respected Contractor: Join a business with a strong industry reputation and positive feedback from professionals already placed within the organisation.

• Flexible Scottish Location: Opportunities available to candidates throughout Scotland.

• Sector Transition Opportunities: An excellent route into the growing power and energy infrastructure market for experienced civils and infrastructure professionals.

• Long-Term Opportunity: Join a business investing in the continued development of its Scottish operations.

Interested in Finding Out More?

Whether you're actively considering your next career move or simply interested in understanding what opportunities are available, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

For further information, please apply with your latest CV or contact John Stead at JL Renewable Solutions.

All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.