Job Vacancy Scotland SQS

• One of our clients are looking for 2 Senior QS to assist on various SSE projects - locations are Aberdeen and Glasgow.

  You would need to be able to commit to one of these locations.

  Set up:

  • ASAP start
  • 6 month rolling contract
  • Inside IR35 -
  • Hybrid - 3 days in office/site

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead commercial management of the converter station build and associated civil, electrical, and structural packages.
  • Oversee procurement, valuations, variations, and final accounts for subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Ensure compliance with NEC3/NEC4 contract frameworks and GE's internal governance.
  • Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cost performance, reporting to senior stakeholders.
  • Manage compensation events, early warnings, and risk registers.
  • Collaborate with engineering, planning, and site teams to ensure commercial alignment.
  • Prepare monthly cost reports and commercial dashboards

  Requirements:

  • Proven experience as Senior QS
  • Ideally experience within power transmission, converter stations, substations, or civil infrastructure.
  • Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts.
  • Proven track record in managing large-scale packages (£10M+).
  • Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment.

  Desirable:

  • Experience on converter station or substation builds.
  • Familiarity with SSEN Transmission standards and processes.

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