At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare tender documents, negotiate prices, and manage commercial meetings.
- Company: Join a leading company in the utilities sector with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, pension scheme, and health benefits.
- Other info: Flexible hybrid work model with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the construction industry while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Quantity Surveyor and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 53280 - 88800 £ per year.
Location: Edinburgh Park + site visits
Salary: from £53,280 – £88,800 (role level dependent)
Employment: Permanent / Hybrid
Closing Date: 1st July 2026
What You’ll Do
- Prepare tender documents and negotiate tender prices, payment schedules and terms and conditions.
- Produce monthly valuations, commercial reports, and financial updates.
- Apply contractual levers, including advance warnings, variations and change control processes.
- Attend or lead commercial meetings with partners and stakeholders.
- Agree final accounts and maintain accurate commercial records.
- Ensure compliance with internal processes and industry standards.
- Manage and mentor junior staff (senior level only).
What You’ll Bring
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor (consultancy or contracting).
- Strong commercial acumen and knowledge of procurement and cost management.
- Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience.
- MRICS status (Desirable).
- Transmission or utilities sector experience (Desirable).
- Familiarity with a range of contract forms including FIDIC and NEC3/NEC4.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- MS Office proficiency.
- Full UK Driving Licence – mandatory (occasional travel to sites).
What’s in it for you
- Competitive salary reviewed annually.
- Employer pension scheme with 10% company match.
- 36 days annual leave.
- Holiday purchase scheme.
- Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme.
- Payroll giving and charity matched funding.
- Technology vouchers.
- Electric Vehicle scheme.
- Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans.
- Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments.
- Life Assurance (4x salary).
- Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support.
- Shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and employee deals on travel insurance and more.
Support for applicants
We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long‑term conditions, mental health conditions, neurodivergence or pregnancy‑related support. If you need assistance, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.
Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor employer: SP TRANSMISSION PLC
At our Edinburgh Park location, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values both professional growth and employee well-being. With a competitive salary structure, generous annual leave, and a robust pension scheme, we foster a supportive work culture that encourages collaboration and mentorship, particularly for our Quantity Surveyors. Our commitment to employee development is evident through various benefits, including technology vouchers, health plans, and unique schemes like the Electric Vehicle initiative, making us an attractive choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the utilities sector.
