Quantity Surveyor Civils

Our client is one of the leading Building and Civil Engineering Contractors operating throughout the UK and Ireland. They are now seeking to recruit an experienced Civils Quantity Surveyor to join the team on a £50 million flood prevention scheme in Dumfries.

• Managing project costs, contractual obligations and change processes to ensure commercial efficiency, including preparing budgets, interim valuations and final accounts, cost forecasting and supporting value engineering initiatives.
• Procurement of supply chain partners, assessment and certification of subcontract payments, ongoing management of variation accounts, and preparation of Extension of Time claims and Loss and/or Expense submissions.
• Ensuring robust commercial documentation and compliance with contract requirements (JCT / NEC).
• Developing positive working relationships, supporting dispute avoidance, and contributing to strong governance, quality and safety practices.
• Preparation and analysis of budgets.
• Procurement of the supply chain and preparation of order documentation in accordance with company management systems.
• Assessment and certification of sub‑contractor interim payments ensuring the appropriate notices are issued.
• Preparation of interim valuations and final account submissions.
• Managing and valuing variation accounts.
• Assisting with the preparation of Extension of Time claims and loss and expense submissions.
• Identification and management of commercial risks.
• Assist with the production of robust and accurate monthly cost‑value reconciliation reports.
• Establish, maintain and enhance effective working relationships.
• Ensure effective interaction between the commercial and operational site teams.

• Degree qualified candidate.
• Civil Engineering construction experience.
• Good knowledge of construction contracts, particularly JCT & NEC Forms of Contract.
• Sound commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication & negotiation skills.
• High levels of organisational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent numerical, IT and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work on initiative with minimum supervision.
• Ability to travel frequently to site, as and when required.