Quantity Surveying

Quantity Surveyor – Civil Engineering Project (North East Scotland)

Our client is a well‑established civil engineering company based in Scotland, seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join and strengthen their project team on a large civil engineering and horizontal directional drilling project based in the North East of Scotland.

• Maintain strong working relationships and clear communication with key project stakeholders, including the Client, Project Manager, Managing Quantity Surveyor, and engineering teams
• Produce monthly CVRs and deliver presentations to Senior Management, highlighting key insights and progress, risks and opportunities
• Prepare and submit Applications for Payment promptly, adhering to the contract's specified deadlines and timescales
• Responsible for the commercial management of subcontractors, including the assessment and certification of payment applications, management of compensation events, and agreement of final accounts
• Participate in meetings with client representatives and contribute input while maintaining a high standard of professionalism
• Prepare and submit project cash flow forecasts to the Managing QS on a monthly basis

Demonstrate a strong understanding of contractual risks and opportunities, ensuring the wider team is kept informed and aligned.

Ensure familiarity with the Integrated Management System and encourage its consistent application across project activities.

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in a Quantity Surveyor role, working for either a main contractor or subcontractor
• Previous experience working on large-scale civil engineering projects
• Strong knowledge of NEC form of Contract
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Demonstrated capability in managing subcontractors, ensuring quality, adherence to timelines, and alignment with contract requirements
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities
• Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic, while being self‑driven and capable of working independently or as part of a team
• Full UK driving licence
• Legal right to work in the UK without restrictions (no sponsorship available)

• Competitive salary
• Private healthcare
• Company Pension
• Car Allowance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

We're offering an excellent opportunity for a proactive and driven individual to become part of our dynamic and fast‑paced commercial team. While we welcome interest from all qualified candidates, we are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship. Therefore, only applicants with the unrestricted Right to Work in the UK can be considered.

If interested, please contact me with your details below to discuss your current situation confidentially and if the role might be of interest.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Staffing and Recruiting