Your new company
A leading infrastructure contractor is delivering a major HVDC package of works in the North East of Scotland. The team is responsible for the full onshore scope, including a significant Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) package, alongside approximately 16km of ducting and cable installation works. Due to project requirements, they are now seeking an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support commercial delivery on this long-term programme.
Your new role
As Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of a substantial section of the project, operating under an NEC Option A contract. Working closely with delivery and commercial teams, you will ensure robust cost control, subcontractor management, compensation event administration and accurate project reporting throughout the lifecycle of the works.
The position is site-based near Peterhead, with an expectation of attending site five days per week initially, moving to a more flexible arrangement once established within the project team.
Key responsibilities will include:
Managing project costs and commercial performance
Administering NEC Option A contracts
Preparing and assessing compensation events
Subcontractor procurement and management
Valuations, applications and payment certification
Change control and forecasting
Cost reporting and cash flow management
Supporting project teams with commercial advice and risk management
Ensuring contractual compliance across onshore, ducting, cabling and HDD work packages
What you'll need to succeed
Demonstrable Quantity Surveying experience on major civil engineering, utilities, energy or infrastructure projects
Strong understanding and practical experience of NEC contracts, particularly NEC Option A
Experience managing subcontractors and complex work packages
Proven background in cost management, forecasting and change control
Ability to work collaboratively with operational delivery teams
Full UK driving licence and willingness to be site-based near PeterheadPrevious experience on power transmission, HVDC, renewables, major utilities, cable installation or large-scale civil engineering projects would be highly advantageous.
What you'll get in return
Competitive Rate Outside IR35
Long-term contract opportunity
Project duration anticipated through to October 2029
Opportunity to work on one of Scotland's significant energy infrastructure projects
Stable workload with a well-established project team
What you need to do now
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