About the role
Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Aberdeen - Peterhead
Project Type: Civils / Energy
Company: Balfour Beatty Group
Balfour Beatty UKCS Scotland is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team delivering the landmark ASTI Netherton Hub Project near Peterhead.
The Netherton Hub is a major component of SSEN Transmission's Pathway to 2030 programme and will play a vital role in strengthening the UK's electricity transmission network, enabling the connection of renewable energy and supporting both UK and Scottish Government net-zero ambitions. Upon completion, the development will comprise a 400kV substation, a 132kV substation and multiple HVDC converter stations, creating one of the most strategically important energy hubs in Scotland.
Balfour Beatty is delivering critical civil engineering, building and infrastructure works across the project, including HVDC converter station infrastructure and major substation construction.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work on a career-defining project that will help shape the future of the UK's energy network.
What you'll be doing
Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Senior Quantity Surveyor will provide commercial leadership across key project workstreams, ensuring robust financial control, effective contract management and the successful delivery of commercial objectives.
You will lead commercial activities from procurement through to final account, manage project risks and opportunities, and support the development of junior commercial staff while working closely with operational and client teams.
- Lead the commercial management of major project packages throughout the project lifecycle.
- Administer NEC contracts and provide contractual guidance to project teams.
- Prepare, negotiate and agree applications for payment with the client.
- Manage compensation events, variations, claims and change control processes.
- Produce accurate cost forecasts, budgets and commercial reports.
- Oversee monthly cost value reconciliations and performance reporting.
- Identify, manage and mitigate commercial risks whilst maximising opportunities.
- Lead subcontract procurement, negotiations and contract awards.
- Manage subcontractor accounts from placement through to final account settlement.
- Ensure timely agreement of variations and change events with subcontractors and clients.
- Support project delivery teams in achieving financial and operational targets.
- Provide strategic commercial advice to project and senior management teams.
- Monitor project cash flow and working capital performance.
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company governance procedures.
- Lead commercial meetings with clients, suppliers and key stakeholders.
- Mentor and develop Assistant and Quantity Surveyors within the project team.
- Support dispute avoidance and resolution processes where required.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the commercial function.
Who we're looking for
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
- Significant experience operating at Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor level.
- Proven experience within major construction, infrastructure, utilities, energy or civil engineering projects.
- Strong knowledge and practical application of NEC contract forms.
- Demonstrable experience managing complex subcontract packages and commercial risks.
- Excellent commercial acumen and financial management capability.
- Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to influence project teams and drive commercial performance.
- Experience preparing and presenting commercial reports to senior stakeholders.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Previous experience working on major energy, transmission, substation, HVDC or infrastructure projects.
- Membership of, or working towards, RICS, ICES or CIOB accreditation.
- Experience within regulated utility or energy environments.
- Knowledge of ASTI, power transmission or renewable energy programmes.
- Experience managing and mentoring commercial team members.
- Understanding of project controls, risk management and earned value methodologies.
Why work for us
Professional & Personal Development
The size and scale of Balfour Beatty coupled with our strong pipeline of work provides incredible opportunities, regardless of what stage you are at in your career.
We encourage and empower our employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in and what role is right for them. We actively encourage our managers and employees to have open communication throughout the year about wellbeing, development and career opportunities.
We're also very proud of our Balfour Beatty Academy. Whether it’s sharpening your technical expertise, improving your personal skills or seeking support to become professionally qualified.
- Be part of a major energy infrastructure investment that’s shaping the UK’s low-carbon future.
- Work on challenging, high-profile projects with the support of a skilled, multi-disciplinary team.
- Join a culture of learning, improvement, and excellence—where your voice makes a difference.
- Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, development opportunities, and a flexible, inclusive working environment.
For further information about Balfour Beatty Regional Scotland please go to www.balfourbeatty.com/careers/Scotland - You can also check out further job opportunities in the careers section
About us
From Dunfermline’s tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on.
We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities.
Our award-winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland’s transition towards net zero in the built environment.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [email protected]
Job Reference: BBUK17179
