Job Description
About the role
Job Title: Managing Quantity Surveyor
Location: Peterhead / North East Scotland
Company: Balfour Beatty
Project: ASTI - Scotland Renewable Grid Upgrade
Are you a commercially‑driven leader ready to shape one of Scotland’s most significant energy infrastructure projects?
Balfour Beatty is delivering the ASTI substation project in Peterhead, a critical part of the UK’s transition to a greener, more resilient energy network—and we’re looking for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to play a pivotal role in its success.
The Role
As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you’ll take commercial ownership of the ASTI project, ensuring rigorous financial and contractual control throughout its lifecycle. You’ll guide a team of QS professionals, support Project Directors and Managers, and drive commercial excellence that safeguards and enhances project profitability.
Why Join This Project?
Work on major national infrastructure supporting the future of renewable energy
Lead commercial strategy on a high‑value, complex, large‑scale substation build
Collaborate with industry‑leading engineers, planners and project directors
Shape project outcomes with autonomy, influence and strategic oversight
What you'll be doing
Key Responsibilities
Leading a small team of Senior / Quantity Surveyors and setting clear commercial direction
Developing and delivering a robust commercial strategy to achieve required margins
Managing cost reporting systems—tracking budgets, forecasts, commitments and deviations
Ensuring valuations, applications for payment and cash‑flow processes are accurate and timely
Identifying, valuing and converting variations into agreed orders
Steering subcontractor tendering, selection and contract management
Ensuring compliance with company HSE standards and commercial expectations
Providing monthly cost & value reporting aligned with Balfour Beatty processes
Preparing and agreeing final accounts with clients and subcontractors
Using BIM where appropriate to support progress monitoring and commercial reporting
Championing Zero Harm and contributing to sustainability objectives
Who we're looking for
Significant experience in Quantity Surveying within major infrastructure or energy projects
Proven ability to lead, influence and build high‑performing commercial teams
Strong commercial acumen with deep understanding of margin, risk and cash‑flow management
Experience managing the commercial performance of complex projects
A valid CSCS card; professional memberships such as RICS/CIOB are desirable
A proactive, driven mindset aligned with our values of Excellence, Teamwork, Customer Focus and Adaptability
What’s in It for You?
A leading role on a flagship energy infrastructure project
Opportunities for career progression across our national project portfolio
A culture built on collaboration, safety and long‑term development
The chance to contribute to the UK’s clean energy goals
Professional and personal development
The size and scale of Balfour Beatty coupled with our strong pipeline of work provides incredible opportunities, regardless of what stage you are at in your career.
We encourage and empower our employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in and what role is right for them. We actively encourage our managers and employees to have open communication throughout the year about wellbeing, development and career opportunities.
We're proud of the Balfour Beatty Academy. Whether it’s sharpening your technical expertise, improving your personal skills or seeking support to become professionally qualified, our 70:20:10* approach to development means we have a learning approach that suits everyone.
70% learning on the job, 20% learning from those around you, and 10% formal training courses and learning events.
For further information about Balfour Beatty Regional Scotland please go to www.balfourbeatty.com/careers/Scotland - You can also check out further job opportunities in the careers section
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. 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…
About us
From Dunfermline’s tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on.
We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities.
Our award-winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland’s transition towards net zero in the built environment.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [email protected]
Job Reference: BBUK17421
Job Title: Managing Quantity Surveyor
Location: Peterhead / North East Scotland
Company: Balfour Beatty
Project: ASTI - Scotland Renewable Grid Upgrade
Are you a commercially‑driven leader ready to shape one of Scotland’s most significant energy infrastructure projects?
Balfour Beatty is delivering the ASTI substation project in Peterhead, a critical part of the UK’s transition to a greener, more resilient energy network—and we’re looking for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to play a pivotal role in its success.
The Role
As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you’ll take commercial ownership of the ASTI project, ensuring rigorous financial and contractual control throughout its lifecycle. You’ll guide a team of QS professionals, support Project Directors and Managers, and drive commercial excellence that safeguards and enhances project profitability.
Why Join This Project?
Work on major national infrastructure supporting the future of renewable energy
Lead commercial strategy on a high‑value, complex, large‑scale substation build
Collaborate with industry‑leading engineers, planners and project directors
Shape project outcomes with autonomy, influence and strategic oversight
What you'll be doing
Key Responsibilities
Leading a small team of Senior / Quantity Surveyors and setting clear commercial direction
Developing and delivering a robust commercial strategy to achieve required margins
Managing cost reporting systems—tracking budgets, forecasts, commitments and deviations
Ensuring valuations, applications for payment and cash‑flow processes are accurate and timely
Identifying, valuing and converting variations into agreed orders
Steering subcontractor tendering, selection and contract management
Ensuring compliance with company HSE standards and commercial expectations
Providing monthly cost & value reporting aligned with Balfour Beatty processes
Preparing and agreeing final accounts with clients and subcontractors
Using BIM where appropriate to support progress monitoring and commercial reporting
Championing Zero Harm and contributing to sustainability objectives
Who we're looking for
Significant experience in Quantity Surveying within major infrastructure or energy projects
Proven ability to lead, influence and build high‑performing commercial teams
Strong commercial acumen with deep understanding of margin, risk and cash‑flow management
Experience managing the commercial performance of complex projects
A valid CSCS card; professional memberships such as RICS/CIOB are desirable
A proactive, driven mindset aligned with our values of Excellence, Teamwork, Customer Focus and Adaptability
What’s in It for You?
A leading role on a flagship energy infrastructure project
Opportunities for career progression across our national project portfolio
A culture built on collaboration, safety and long‑term development
The chance to contribute to the UK’s clean energy goals
Professional and personal development
The size and scale of Balfour Beatty coupled with our strong pipeline of work provides incredible opportunities, regardless of what stage you are at in your career.
We encourage and empower our employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in and what role is right for them. We actively encourage our managers and employees to have open communication throughout the year about wellbeing, development and career opportunities.
We're proud of the Balfour Beatty Academy. Whether it’s sharpening your technical expertise, improving your personal skills or seeking support to become professionally qualified, our 70:20:10* approach to development means we have a learning approach that suits everyone.
70% learning on the job, 20% learning from those around you, and 10% formal training courses and learning events.
For further information about Balfour Beatty Regional Scotland please go to www.balfourbeatty.com/careers/Scotland - You can also check out further job opportunities in the careers section
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. 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…
About us
From Dunfermline’s tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on.
We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities.
Our award-winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland’s transition towards net zero in the built environment.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [email protected]
Job Reference: BBUK17421
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