Job Description
Your new company A leading infrastructure contractor is delivering a major HVDC package of works in the North East of Scotland. The team is responsible for the full onshore scope, including a significant Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) package, alongside approximately 16km of ducting and cable installation works. Due to project requirements, they are now seeking an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support commercial delivery on this long-term programme. Your new role As Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of a substantial section of the project, operating under an NEC Option A contract. Working closely with delivery and commercial teams, you will ensure robust cost control, subcontractor management, compensation event administration and accurate project reporting throughout the lifecycle of the works. The position is site-based near Peterhead, with an expectation of attending site five days per week initially, moving to a more flexible arrangement once established within the project team. Key responsibilities will include: Managing project costs and commercial performance Administering NEC Option A contracts Preparing and assessing compensation events Subcontractor procurement and management Valuations, applications and payment certification Change control and forecasting Cost reporting and cash flow management Supporting project teams with commercial advice and risk management Ensuring contractual compliance across onshore, ducting, cabling and HDD work packages What you'll need to succeed Demonstrable Quantity Surveying experience on major civil engineering, utilities, energy or infrastructure projects Strong understanding and practical experience of NEC contracts, particularly NEC Option A Experience managing subcontractors and complex work packages Proven background in cost management, forecasting and change control Ability to work collaboratively with operatio