Senior Quantity Surveyor – Energy Infrastructure (Hybrid)

Balfour; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international construction firm is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for major energy projects in Peterhead, Scotland. This role involves full commercial responsibility and requires a background in civils or infrastructure, alongside essential qualifications like an MSc in Quantity Surveying and chartered status. Benefits include flexible working, career development, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Ideal candidates are experienced in cost management and subcontractor negotiation.

Benefits

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension plan

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Strong commercial background, ideally within civils, energy, power, or major infrastructure projects.
• Experience in managing costs, change and subcontractor accounts.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop junior commercial staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage all costs and income within your area of responsibility.
• Prepare and review activity schedules, resource schedules, and tender documentation.
• Produce accurate commercial reports, forecasts, and financial reconciliations.

Skills

Cost management

Subcontractor negotiation

Change control management

Commercial reporting

Mentoring

Education

BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying

Chartered status (MRICS / MCInstCES / MCIOB)

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

A leading international construction firm is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for major energy projects in Peterhead, Scotland. This role involves full commercial responsibility and requires a background in civils or infrastructure, alongside essential qualifications like an MSc in Quantity Surveying and chartered status. Benefits include flexible working, career development, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Ideal candidates are experienced in cost management and subcontractor negotiation.