Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor

First Task Professional are working with an established contractor delivering major power infrastructure works in the Highlands and are seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor for a substation project near Beauly. Please note this contract-is inside IR35 only.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused Senior QS to join a project within Scotland''s expanding electricity transmission network.

Key Responsibilities:

• Taking responsibility for the commercial management of substation construction works.

• Managing subcontractor packages from procurement through to final account.

• Preparation of monthly valuations, cost reports and forecasts.

• Managing variations, compensation events and contractual correspondence.

• Monitoring project expenditure and identifying commercial risks.

• Liaising with site management, engineering teams and project stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor position.

• Strong background in civil engineering, power infrastructure or major construction projects.

• Experience working on substations, HV infrastructure or transmission projects would be advantageous.

• Good understanding of NEC forms of contract.

• Strong commercial management and subcontractor negotiation skills.

• Ability to manage workloads independently and meet project deadlines.

What''s on Offer:

• Freelance contract on a significant power infrastructure project.

• Competitive day rate, negotiable depending on experience.

• Inside IR35 only

• Opportunity to work on a major energy infrastructure scheme in the Highlands.

To discuss the position in more detail, please contact First Task Professional for a confidential conversation.