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Contract

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor

First Task Professional
Turriff
money-bag Negotiable
Posted: 20 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 19 November 2026
Ref: 225743854

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.

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