Quantity Surveyor

About The Role

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join its team based at the Westhill offices near Peterhead/Aberdeen. This role is part of the ASTI - Pathway to 2030 project, a major initiative upgrading and expanding onshore transmission infrastructure in Scotland, including significant civil engineering works, substations, and cable routes to support Scotland's renewable energy goals and enhance regional network resilience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial processes within allocated sections of the ASTI project.
• Measure, value, and reconcile work in accordance with project and contract parameters.
• Generate Bills of Quantities, schedules of rates, and cost estimates aligned with project requirements.
• Lead subcontract procurement processes including enquiries and adjudication.
• Maintain precise cost and value accounting using company digital systems.
• Interpret technical drawings, specifications, and other work-related documentation.
• Mentor and assist less experienced colleagues in the commercial team as needed.
• Foster strong relations with internal teams, subcontractors, and customers.
• Ensure full compliance with Balfour Beatty governance procedures, including BMS and GMCEs standards.

Candidate Requirements

• BSc or MSc degree in Quantity Surveying or an equivalent qualification.
• CSCS card held through academic or professional qualification.
• Chartered membership (MRICS, MCInstCES, or MCIOB) or in the final stages of achieving it.
• Comprehensive knowledge of commercial management within civil engineering or construction contexts.
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within diverse teams.

The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in complex project environments, exhibit strong problem-solving capabilities, and maintain a positive, solution-oriented mindset.

Professional Development

As part of Balfour Beatty's wide-ranging project portfolio and growth prospects, this role offers excellent career advancement possibilities. The company encourages self-directed career progression and open communication around wellbeing, personal growth, and professional opportunities. The Balfour Beatty Academy promotes continuous learning through a 70:20:10 framework: 70% on-the-job learning, 20% learning from colleagues, and 10% formal training events.

Benefits

• Flexible smart working arrangements, including staggered hours and up to 40% remote work where feasible.
• 25 days of paid annual leave, pro-rated as applicable.
• Family-friendly benefits such as 28 weeks of full pay for maternity/adoption leave and 4 weeks for paternity/partner leave.
• Additional benefits include pension schemes, share incentive plans, volunteering leave, and recognition programs.

About Balfour Beatty

With over a century of experience delivering vital infrastructure and iconic buildings across Scotland, Balfour Beatty is committed to quality, safety, value for money, and positive local community impacts. Their projects support Scotland's transition to net zero, with emphasis on sustainable initiatives like Active Travel, Passivhaus, and retrofit works.

Diversity and Inclusion

Balfour Beatty fosters an inclusive workplace culture supporting diversity, equality, and belonging. The company actively works to ensure accessible recruitment processes and offers adjustments to candidates as needed. It is also a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteeing interviews for qualified disabled applicants.