Job Description
Senior Quantity Surveyor, Power & Energy Infrastructure
Location: Motherwell (minimum 3 days per week in the office)
Salary: 60,000 – 73,000 + car allowance, pension, private healthcare, 25 days annual leave
I’m currently working on behalf of a leading UK main contractor delivering a long-term programme of works for a major energy provider across Scotland. Due to continued growth on the framework, they are now looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a portfolio of power and energy upgrade works across the region.
The Role
The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be commercially responsible for a range of works including:
- Major substation upgrades
- Power and wider infrastructure improvements
- Associated enabling and supporting works across the SSE network
The role offers genuine variety, long-term security, and the opportunity to work on technically complex, regulated infrastructure within a well-established delivery team.
Key Responsibilities
- Full commercial management of projects from early works through to final account
- Administration and management of NEC contracts (primarily NEC3/NEC4)
- Cost forecasting, change control, CVRs, and reporting
- Managing subcontractor procurement and commercial performance
- Working closely with project managers, planners, and the wider commercial team
Requirements
- Proven experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor (or an experienced QS ready to step up) within the infrastructure or utilities sectors
- NEC contract experience is essential
- HV / power experience is highly advantageous but not essential
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage multiple workstreams
- Able to attend the Motherwell office at least 3 days per week
What’s on Offer
My client can offer an excellent work life balance with hybrid working, excellent career prospects and exposure to a wide range of exciting projects. They can also offer a competitive salary & package that includes:
- Salary between 60,000 – 73,000 (dependent on experience)
- 4,200 car allowance
- Pension and private healthcare
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Long-term work on a stable, well-funded framework with SSE
- Clear progression within a contractor known for developing and retaining talent
If you’re a Quantity Surveyor with strong NEC experience looking to move into-or further establish yourself in-the power and energy sector, this is a role well worth exploring.
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