Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor

First Task Professional are currently recruiting for an experienced Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major power infrastructure project in Turriff, Aberdeenshire.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the commercial aspects of a substation construction project, working closely with the project delivery team to ensure effective cost management, contractual compliance and commercial performance.

Please note this role is inside IR35 only

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing the commercial delivery of a power substation project
• Subcontractor procurement, management and payment applications.
• Preparation and management of valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Cost forecasting, reporting and budget management.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities.
• Working closely with Project Managers and site teams to ensure commercial targets are achieved.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Previous experience on power substations, transmission and distribution or major energy infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Excellent commercial awareness, negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage project commercial responsibilities.

What's on Offer:

• Freelance opportunity on a major Scottish power infrastructure project.
• Competitive day rate, dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to work within the growing power and energy sector.