We are seeking applications Quantity Surveyors with commercial/industrial building package management experience to add to their growing commercial team delivering major civil engineering works, new substations, cable routes, and the enabling works required to future‑proof Scotland’s electricity grid.
About the Role
As a Quantity Surveyor, you’ll play a key part in managing all costs, income, subcontractor relationships and commercial activities within your project area. You’ll work closely with the wider project and commercial teams to ensure value for money, quality, governance and accuracy across all commercial responsibilities.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and capable QS looking to develop further within a major infrastructure programme while contributing to a high‑performing, collaborative team.
Key Responsibilities
Manage commercial activities across your section of the ASTI project
Measure, value and reconcile work in line with project and contractual requirements
Prepare Bills of Quantities, schedules of rates and cost estimates
Lead on subcontract procurement, enquiries and adjudication
Maintain accurate cost and value records using Balfour Beatty’s digital systems
Interpret drawings, specifications and works information
Support and guide less experienced commercial team members (where applicable)
Engage with internal teams, subcontractors and customers to maintain strong working relationships
Uphold business governance standards (BMS & GMCEs)
Essential:
BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)
CSCS – Academically or Professionally Qualified
Chartered status (MRICS/MCInstCES/MCIOB) OR in final stages of completion
Strong understanding of commercial management on civil engineering or construction projects
Ability to work proactively, independently and collaboratively across teamsThis role suits someone who thrives in a complex project environment, enjoys problem‑solving, and brings a positive, solutions‑focused approach
Why join us?
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…
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables
Salary description
£40000.00 - £60000.00 per year