Senior Quantity Surveyor

About The Role

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Balfour Beatty Offices, Westhill (Near Peterhead / Aberdeen)

Company: Balfour Beatty

Project: ASTI - Pathway to 2030

Build the Future. Shape the Energy Network of 2030.

Balfour Beatty is proud to be a key delivery partner on the Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) Framework, a major national programme that will upgrade and expand Scotland’s electricity transmission network. As part of SSEN Transmission’s “Pathway to 2030” redevelopment programme, ASTI will enable the connection of vast new offshore wind capacity, helping the UK and Scotland meet ambitious climate and energy security targets.

From new 400kV overhead lines and substations to complex grid reinforcements across the North of Scotland—including significant infrastructure near Peterhead—the ASTI programme represents over £10 billion of investment and is central to delivering a resilient, low‑carbon energy future.

Joining our Westhill team means being part of a landmark programme that is transforming the transmission network, providing clean energy for millions, and leaving a long‑term positive legacy across local communities.

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support this major infrastructure programme from our Westhill office near Peterhead—a key location for ASTI’s onshore transmission works. You will be instrumental in managing project costs, forecasting, change control, subcontractor management and ensuring value-for-money outcomes while maintaining the highest levels of governance, quality and safety.

As a Senior QS at Balfour Beatty, you will lead and mentor junior commercial staff, collaborate closely with project teams, and play a critical role in making sure our delivery aligns with technical, financial and contractual expectations.

• Manage all project costs and income within your area of responsibility.
• Apply excellent understanding of contract and governance frameworks while maximising digital/LEAN opportunities.
• Prepare Activity Schedules, Resource Schedules and analyse tender documentation.

• Evaluate, negotiate and agree subcontract works, variations, and compensation events.
• Prepare commercial progress reports, risk reviews and reconciliation documents for senior stakeholders.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure adherence to programme and scope.

• Interpret and manage customer contracts, delivering clear and professional communication.
• Support claims preparation, submission, and negotiation where required.

• Contribute to procurement strategy and develop procurement programmes.
• Support constructability reviews and resource planning using project schedules.

• Lead, support and mentor colleagues including Apprentices, Trainees, Graduates and Assistant Quantity Surveyors.
• Promote Balfour Beatty’s behaviours:
  Talk Positively, Collaborate Relentlessly, Encourage Constantly, Make a Difference and Value Everyone.

Essential Skills &

Qualifications:

• BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent).
• Chartered or working towards MRCIS / MCInstCES / MCIOB.
• Strong commercial management experience within major infrastructure or construction projects.
• Ability to interpret complex contract and project information.
• CSCS (Professionally Qualified Person) card.

• Work on one of the largest energy infrastructure programmes in the UK, supporting the transition to net zero.
• Contribute to the delivery of new overhead lines, substations and grid reinforcements that will support up to 11GW of new offshore wind capacity.
• Be part of a collaborative, experienced team with over 40 years of partnership between Balfour Beatty and SSEN Transmission.
• Enjoy long‑term career pathways, development, and local community impact opportunities.

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