About the role
Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Balfour Beatty Offices, Westhill (Near Peterhead / Abderdeen)
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.
What you'll be doing
The Opportunity
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.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Leadership & Governance
- 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.
Financial & Contract Management
- 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.
Customer & Stakeholder Management
- Interpret and manage customer contracts, delivering clear and professional communication.
- Support claims preparation, submission, and negotiation where required.
Procurement & Planning
- Contribute to procurement strategy and develop procurement programmes.
- Support constructability reviews and resource planning using project schedules.
People Development
- 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.
Who we're looking for
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.
Why Join the ASTI Programme?
- 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.
Professional and 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 proud of the Balfour Beatty Academy. Whether it’s sharpening your technical expertise, improving your personal skills or seeking support to become professionally qualified, our 70:20:10* approach to development means we have a learning approach that suits everyone.
- 70% learning on the job, 20% learning from those around you, and 10% formal training courses and learning events.
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
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Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
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
