Scotland

Managing Quantity Surveyor

 

2fawcett Infrastructure are recruiting for a Managing Quantity Surveyor

Right across the infrastructure sector there is a need not only to maintain, but to renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, our client offers the opportunity to grow, develop and thrive. They deliver essential infrastructure services for life, with a safety-first approach and a strong client and customer focus, all within a friendly, fun and respectful environment where people are encouraged to excel.

 

Where will you be working?

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading provider of full end-to-end energy infrastructure solutions across:

• Electricity transmission
• Electricity distribution
• Renewable energy
• EV
• Metering
• Home decarbonisation

This role sits within their Transmission & Renewables team, responsible for designing, building and commissioning substations up to 400kV, as well as constructing and maintaining high-voltage transmission infrastructure across the UK.

You will be supporting major transmission overhead line projects for SSE Scotland, working closely with engineering and site delivery teams.

 

What will you be doing?

We are looking for a confident, commercially strong Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activities across high-profile transmission overhead line projects.

In this role, you will:

• Take full commercial responsibility across SSE & SPEN sites
• Manage subcontractor packages, valuations, variations and final accounts
• Prepare clear, accurate claims, commercial reports and forecasts
• Monitor project financial performance, risks and commercial exposure
• Ensure documentation, reporting and cost recovery opportunities are watertight
• Work closely with engineering, planning and finance teams to keep delivery on track
• Identify delays, risks and commercial opportunities
• Ensure commercial activities align with health, safety, quality and environmental standards

If you thrive in a fast-moving environment, enjoy NEC contract management and prefer to work closely with operational teams, this is an outstanding opportunity.

 

What you’ll bring:

• Strong experience as a Quantity Surveyor in infrastructure, utilities or energy
• Excellent working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts
• Strong commercial strategy, negotiation and communication skills
• Proficient with Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying (degree or equivalent)
• Full UK driving licence

 

What’s in it for you?

A comprehensive benefits package designed to support you in and out of work, including:

• Matched or contributory pension scheme
• 24/7 online GP service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• “My Rewards” portal with access to 1,000s of retail discounts
• Life assurance
• Cycle to Work, Salary Finance & Give As You Earn schemes
• Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave
• Reward & recognition programme

 

Plus, this role includes:

• Company car & fuel card — with EV & hybrid options
• Private healthcare & healthcare cash plan
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays