Managing Quantity Surveyor

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

Job summary

A major construction firm in Scotland is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management for major infrastructure projects. The role involves procurement, risk management, and team development. Candidates should have a RICS-accredited degree and robust NEC3 experience. Flexibility for full-time or part-time work is offered, with a focus on personal development and career progression.

Benefits

Personal development support

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3 forms of contract.
• Eligible for security clearance (if required).

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of major projects.
• Procure and manage the supply chain focusing on cost control.
• Engage in risk management and contract negotiations.
• Mentor and develop a team of commercial professionals.
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

NEC3 knowledge

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Detail-oriented

Education

RICS-accredited degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Managing Quantity Surveyor – Balfour Beatty plc

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About the Role

Are you a Managing Quantity Surveyor with extensive NEC3 experience, ready to take on a fresh challenge in a new sector?

We’re on the lookout for driven commercial leaders to join us on a major power infrastructure programme in Scotland. Prior experience in the power sector isn’t essential – we’re far more interested in the transferable commercial and leadership skills you bring from sectors such as construction, housing, infrastructure, and beyond.

At Balfour Beatty, we’ll provide you with comprehensive onboarding and sector‑specific training when you join, so you feel confident and equipped before taking on your new role.

We welcome applications for both full‑time and part‑time working patterns, offering flexibility to suit your personal and professional commitments.

What you'll be doing

• Lead the commercial management of major projects or portfolios, from pre‑contract to final account.
• Procuring and managing the supply chain, with a focus on cost control and value creation.
• Engaging in risk management, value engineering, and contract negotiations.
• Mentoring and developing a team of commercial professionals.
• Managing client and stakeholder relationships to drive positive commercial outcomes.
• Applying your knowledge of NEC contracts and the full gated business lifecycle (Gates 1–8).
• Supporting and promoting professional development across the team.

Who we're looking for

• Degree‑qualified, ideally with a RICS‑accredited degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field, or a relevant postgraduate conversion course.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3 forms of contract.
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, and able to work independently or as part of a wider team.
• Eligible for security clearance (if required).
• A passion for developing others and leading teams effectively.

Why work for us

• Full‑time or part‑time flexibility.
• Hybrid & Smart Working – manage your diary your way.
• Work on landmark projects with a national impact.
• Personal development, chartership support & career progression.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive culture.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

About Us

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks. From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on‑going maintenance, our in‑house experts, flexible resources and industry‑leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

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 our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Construction