Senior Quantity Surveyor

About The Role

Job Title:

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location:

Inverness / Elgin / North of Scotland

Company:
Balfour Beatty – Scotland UKCS

Project: ASTI Tracks

We are recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial leadership across a portfolio of ASTI Transmission civils projects. You will play a central role in shaping commercial strategy, managing subcontractors, forecasting financial performance, and ensuring robust contractual governance across a complex, multi‑site programme.

• Lead commercial and contractual management of civils and earthworks packages.
• Develop and deliver commercial strategies aligned to programme objectives.
• Manage cost reporting, forecasting and valuations.
• Identify, price and agree variations in line with contract requirements.
• Maintain accurate records to support change management and claims.
• Oversee subcontract procurement, negotiation and administration.
• Manage subcontract accounts in line with contractual terms.
• Monitor cash flow and support applications for payment.
• Support project teams with progress reporting and risk identification.
• Ensure compliance with governance, HSE and commercial standards.

• Strong civils infrastructure background.
• Experience across earthworks, groundworks, drainage and civils packages.
• Knowledge of NEC or similar contracts.
• Experience managing subcontract procurement and accounts.
• Strong commercial, analytical and IT skills.
• Ability to measure and value complex works.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

• Professional membership (RICS, CIOB, ICE or similar).
• Experience with in energy or transmission infrastructure.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Smart working with up to 40% remote working where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
• Family‑friendly policies including 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partner leave.
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more.

Opportunity to work across a diverse, multi‑site portfolio in Scotland with clear development pathways and support toward chartership.

Balfour Beatty is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or immigrant status, caste, ancestry, veteran, or disability status. We celebrate diversity and inclusion and strive to create a workplace where everyone can thrive.