Senior Quantity Surveyor

About Us

W M Donald Ltd is a leading civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation for quality, safety, and innovation. We are seeking a proactive Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Aberdeen team.

Aberdeen

Full-Time

Commercial Manager

You’ll play a key role in successfully managing all financial aspects of a project pre- and post-contract. Minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money, while achieving the required quality, safety and environmental standards. Liaise with clients and develop cost plans and estimates in line with their requirements. Ensure compliance with Company Standards of Service, Management Systems and meet the requirements of the business plan(s).

• Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities and cash flow forecasts.
• Undertake costs analysis and reporting on project work (pre‑and‑post contract).
• Assist in establishing the client’s requirements and undertake budget cost studies which reflect these requirements.
• Perform risk/value management and cost control.
• Identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks.
• Prepare and analyse costs for tenders.
• Obtain quotations and prepare sub‑contract documents for subcontractors.
• Provide advice on and assist with the preparation of contractual claims.
• Analyse outcomes and write detailed progress reports.
• Prepare interim valuations, final accounts and arrange payments.
• Maintain awareness of the various civil engineering contracts in current use.
• Understand the implications of health and safety regulations.
• Maintain document logs and registers.
• Liaise with contract staff, suppliers and clients.
• Implement and maintain company procedures and contract administrative systems.
• Use a variety of software packages, including Easy Earthworks, Excel, Word, Project, Constructa and Entropy.

• Strong track record of delivery of projects in a construction environment.
• Clear understanding of the full project management lifecycle.
• Ability to manage tasks independently and work to deadlines.
• A continuous improvement mindset.

• 3 years experience as an estimator or QS.
• Understanding of ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 standards.