Quantity Surveyor

Europlan Group; Inverness; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage day-to-day commercial aspects of a high-profile subsea power cable manufacturing project. The successful candidate will oversee contract administration, manage subcontractor payments, and ensure cost control while working closely with project stakeholders. This role offers accommodation and support, with rotation flights back to Ireland every second weekend, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Accommodation included

Travel support with rotation flights

Work on landmark renewable energy projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Quantity Surveyor working for a large main contractor.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC4 ECC, specifically Option C (Target Cost).
• Experience on large-scale construction or civil engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of measurement and cost control processes.

Responsibilities

• Administer the contract in accordance with NEC4 ECC Option C.
• Manage Compensation Events and ensure all payments are compliant.
• Prepare and maintain cost value reconciliations (CVRs).
• Manage project cash flow and payment forecasts.

Skills

NEC4 ECC Option C knowledge

Site Quantity Surveying

Cost control

Contract administration

Commercial negotiation skills

Job description

Europlan Group is a leading international engineering and project services company, delivering innovative, safety-driven solutions to the energy and industrial sectors.

We have been appointed as the EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management) contractor for a state-of-the‑art subsea power cable manufacturing facility at the Port of Nigg, in partnership with Japanese multinational company Sumitomo Electric.

This landmark project will deliver critical infrastructure to strengthen renewable energy supply chains and support the UK and Europe’s offshore wind sector for years to come.

We provide accommodation, full onsite support, and rotation flights back to Ireland every second weekend to support a healthy work‑life balance.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the day to day commercial management of the project, ensuring robust cost control, accurate measurement, timely subcontractor payments and the protection of contractual entitlement in line with NEC4 Option C procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Administration

• Administer the contract in accordance with NEC4 ECC Option C (Target Cost)
• Proactively manage Compensation Events, including early warnings, notifications, quotations and assessments.
• Ensure contractual entitlement is protected through strict adherence to NEC4 timescales and processes.
• Support target cost management, pain/gain mechanisms and forecast final cost.

Subcontractor Management

• Procurement and commercial management of subcontractors and suppliers
• Measurement of works in accordance with the contract, drawings and specifications
• Preparation, assessment and agreement of subcontractor interim payments and final accounts
• Management of subcontractor Compensation Events and variations in line with the main contract

Cost Control and Reporting

• Preparation and maintenance of cost value reconciliations (CVRs)
• Forecasting cost to completion and reporting commercial performance
• Management of project cash flow and payment forecasts
• Identification and mitigation of commercial risk and opportunity

Valuations and Payments

• Preparation and submission of monthly interim applications to the Client
• Agreement of valuations with the Project Manager
• Ensuring all payments are accurate, auditable and compliant with NEC4 requirements

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven experience as a Site Quantity Surveyor working for a large main contractor
• Strong working knowledge of NEC4 ECC, specifically Option C (Target Cost)
• Experience on large‑scale construction or civil engineering projects (industrial, factory, infrastructure or similar)
• Strong understanding of measurement, cost control and subcontractor payment processes
• Demonstrated experience managing Compensation Events and protecting contractual entitlement
• Confident communicator with strong commercial and negotiation skills
• Ability to work site‑based and manage priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Why Europlan?

• Work on a landmark renewable energy project at the forefront of Europe’s clean energy transition.
• Accommodation and travel support included, with rotation flights to Ireland every second weekend.
• Be part of a growing, international company delivering complex, mission‑critical projects.
• Gain experience on a high‑profile, global partnership project with Sumitomo Electric.

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