Senior Quantity Surveyor

Posted 3 days ago

Wood Transmission & Distribution, a leading provider of engineering and construction services to the UK transmission and distribution sector, is experiencing significant growth. We are seeking an established Senior Quantity Surveyor to support our expanding commercial workload. This hybrid role will operate between home, site, and our Glasgow office, offering flexibility and the opportunity to work on high‑profile transmission and distribution projects across Scotland.

The successful candidate will bring experience in cost & change control, contract & subcontract administration, and project reporting, and will be assigned to a contract with SSE, a key client. You will support projects that help deliver the UK government’s 2030 pathway and the transition to net zero.

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business.
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle.
• Commitment to continued professional development: development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests.
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.

• Post award contract administration including ensuring payment applications and invoices are prepared in a timely and accurate manner to include full contract entitlement ensuring scope of delivery is understood by the contract management team and change is captured in contract variations/ amendments, commercial administration files are established and maintained, and correspondence is properly documented.
• Timely provision of commercial/ contract deliverables such as bonds, PCGs, evidence of insurance and reporting.
• Development, implementation, and maintenance of project commercial plans including commercial strategy, subcontracting commercial strategy, and profit improvement plans.
• Regular cost analysis to maximize recoverable costs, minimize disallowable costs, identify areas for cost saving, and ensure adequate cost accruals and provisions are in place.
• Ensure that all commercial related DOA matters are correctly approved and documented.
• Preparation of project cashflow forecasts, expenditure, invoice preparation, and expediting of payments in accordance with client contract requirements for Wood processes and procedures.
• Developing Subcontracting commercial strategy in conjunction with Project management, Supply Chain and other functions as required.
• Preparation and analysis of inputs to key contract and internal project reporting requirements and participation in internal project reviews.
• Developing robust project forecasts in conjunction with the project team.

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Law, or Business Studies along with an appropriate professional qualification (preferred).
• Substantial demonstrated experience within a QS or Senior QS role preferably gained from a transmission and distribution overhead lines background although not essential.
• Working knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Awareness of all relevant corporate and project procedures.
• Proven experience in contract administration including change management.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior Level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Utilities

Apply now to join our growing team and contribute to the UK’s path to net‑zero.