At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage commercial aspects of engineering projects and ensure financial success.
- Company: Leading engineering contractor in the renewable energy sector.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, contract outside IR35, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on major energy projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in quantity surveying and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Scotland
Employment Type: Contract Outside IR35
Sector: Renewable, Wind
Overview
We are supporting a leading engineering contractor in their search for a driven and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professional to play a key role across major engineering and energy projects, ensuring financial control, contractual compliance and commercial success from pre-construction through to project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all commercial and contractual aspects of assigned projects from inception to completion.
- Prepare, submit, and negotiate valuations, variations, and final accounts.
- Monitor project costs, expenditure, and cash flow to ensure accurate forecasting and cost control.
- Support the preparation and administration of contracts (NEC/FIDIC or similar).
- Provide commercial advice to project managers and engineering teams.
- Review subcontractor quotations, negotiate terms, and manage subcontract accounts.
- Identify and mitigate commercial risks, ensuring compliance with internal and external governance.
- Contribute to tendering processes, pricing exercises, and commercial strategy development.
- Maintain up-to-date project records, ensuring clarity and accuracy for internal reporting.
- Foster strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Engineer or similar commercial role within engineering, construction, utilities, or energy sectors.
- Strong understanding of NEC contracts (or other relevant forms of contract).
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously.
- Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communicator with strong negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
- Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- Proficient in cost management tools, financial reporting and MS Office.
Quantity Surveyor employer: H9 Technical Recruitment
Join a forward-thinking green technologies company that prioritises sustainability and innovation, offering a hybrid work model with flexibility for remote work and occasional site visits. Enjoy a supportive team-oriented culture, competitive benefits including a generous pension scheme and private medical insurance, and ample opportunities for professional growth in the dynamic energy and environmental sectors.
