At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to manage costs and maximise profits on exciting infrastructure projects.
- Company: Dynamic company focused on growth, inclusion, and sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible working, and a range of health and wellness perks.
- Other info: Great opportunities for training and career progression await you!
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the energy sector while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in Quantity Surveying or Cost Management is preferred.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. This role is working on our SSE OHL projects around the Aberdeen area.
As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be part of our Overhead Lines Commercial Team who are responsible for actively assisting the Commercial Department and project team to maximise profit and reduce risk. This is a key role requiring strong commercial acumen, excellent stakeholder management skills, and experience of delivering infrastructure or utility projects!
- Support the preparation of reports, claims, and commercial documentation within agreed timescales while maintaining strong relationships with Business Unit and Project Managers.
- Monitor project risks, maintain risk registers, and ensure effective subcontractor and supplier management, including quotations, valuations, variations, claims, and final accounts.
- Assist in managing compensation events, contract costs, and project profitability through identification of variations, delays, and claims.
- Contribute to financial reporting, forecasting, and process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Attend project meetings, develop commercial records and manuals, and work closely with commercial and project teams.
- Ensure compliance with company procedures and Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental policies, undertaking additional duties as required to support business and customer needs.
Knowledge of the Electrical Transmission / Overhead Lines industry would be preferred.
- Financial awareness.
- Excellent IT skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
- Contract law (NEC3 / 4).
- Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying or Cost Clerk role.
- Contract experience, capturing site records for variations and valuations; supporting a project team.
- Cost / value reconciliation.
- Qualification in Quantity Surveying.
- Graduate or graduate calibre.
- Full UK driving license willingness to travel / stay away where required.
Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We’re responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet.
Whether you’re a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.
Surveyor - Cost Manager in Aberdeen employer: M Group
As a Supervisor in our dynamic team, you'll thrive in a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises safety and client satisfaction. We offer robust opportunities for professional growth and development, ensuring that every employee can advance their career while contributing to essential infrastructure services. Join us in a friendly and respectful environment where your contributions are valued and celebrated.
