Assistant Quantity Surveyor in Aberdeen

Balfour Beatty is leading the delivery of SSEN Transmission's high‐profile Netherton Hub, a flagship ASTI net‐zero infrastructure project in Aberdeenshire that will reshape how renewable power moves across the UK. As the Common Interface Contractor, the team is responsible for major civil engineering and building works, including construction of the Spittal–Peterhead HVDC converter station and the development of new 400kV and 132kV substations, to enable clean energy generated in the north of Scotland to reach homes and businesses nationwide. This multi‐billion‐pound programme creates hundreds of skilled jobs, apprenticeships, and long‐term career opportunities for candidates who want to help shape the future of the energy sector.

Primarily our Assistant Quantity Surveyor will assist the QS / SQS / Commercial Leads on a project or business unit to maximise margins, reduce costs, and improve timely cash collection. You will assist in all processes required to safely deliver our works while maintaining compliance with company procedures and policies.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial team to ensure successful setup and running of projects in compliance with company standards and the GMCEs and Gated Business Lifecycle.
• Advise the Project Manager and QS / Senior QS early of potential overspends, noncompliance, and other problem areas.
• Assist with setting up projects on the company accounting system with a suitable Work Breakdown Structure in line with OPSTAT guidelines.
• Assist with accepting budget and tender data from successful tenders into the Company accounting/Reporting System.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly project reports from the Company accounting/Reporting System.
• Support the preparation of monthly Applications and Invoicing to ensure timely submission of accurate documents to maximise the company's financial position.
• Notify clients early of any increased project value or delay to completion; meet with client representatives as required.
• Assist with the collection of cash and pursuit of certificates from clients in a timely manner to maximise cash flow.
• Input Applications and invoices onto the company accounts system, including payment certificates.
• Maintain accurate weekly cash flow forecasts and assist in raising PO requisitions, GRN, and off‐hiring of plant equipment as needed to ensure accurate cost information.
• Input Sub‐Contractor Certificates on the company accounts system and ensure accuracy of information recorded.
• Assist with administering Sub‐Contracts to reflect company benefit.
• Support project correspondence and identify potential time barring; keep the Project Team aware of contentious correspondence.
• Identify and record change control opportunities and input change control items to the accounting system where applicable.
• Provide substantiation for project changes and/or costs and discuss required levels of substantiation with the client as needed to close out change control items.
• Ensure timely administration of the Company accounting/Reporting system and manage, coach, motivate, and educate staff placed under your charge.

Who we're looking for

• Talk Positively: You are passionate about what you do, talk with pride and enthusiasm about the Balfour Beatty business, our colleagues, our industry, and our future.
• Collaborate Relentlessly: You share ideas and expertise, build connections and work with your team to drive performance and strengthen relationships.
• Encourage Constantly: You nurture a supportive environment, empowering, motivating and inspiring colleagues with regular feedback.
• Make a Difference: You challenge yourself to have a positive impact, find solutions, and stand up when it matters.
• Energetic, positive person with a wish to solve problems and to comply with procedures.
• Basic level of experience in a commercial/financial environment with a view to achieving a commercial qualification.

Why work for us

• Professional & Personal Development: The size and scale of Balfour Beatty, coupled with a strong pipeline of work, provides opportunities across your career.
• We encourage employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in, with open communication about wellbeing, development and career opportunities.
• We are proud of the Balfour Beatty Academy, supporting technical expertise, personal skills, and professional qualifications.
• Be part of a major energy infrastructure investment shaping the UK's low‐carbon future.
• Work on challenging, high‐profile projects with 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 today, Balfour Beatty delivers complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on. We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximise value, and ensure positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities. Our award‐winning sustainable projects demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland's transition towards net zero in the built environment.

Diversity and inclusion

We believe diversity and inclusion are essential to a successful workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing a diverse workforce and inclusive culture. To learn more, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion. We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum, AFBE, and more; we are committed to inclusive actions and supporting Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to removing barriers for people with disabilities and long‐term health conditions and to offering an interview if minimum requirements are met. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/.