Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • First Task Professional
  • Turriff, Aberdeenshire
  • 20/10/2026
Contract Construction Quantity Surveyor Civil Engineer Project Manager Management

Job Description

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.