Senior Quantity Surveyor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading civil engineering contractor delivering infrastructure, roads, earthworks and utilities projects across Scotland.

The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for the commercial management of multiple projects from pre-construction through to final account. Working closely with operational teams, clients and subcontractors, the Senior Quantity Surveyor will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered profitably while maintaining excellent commercial controls.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to work on major civil engineering projects within a growing business that offers genuine career progression.

• Manage the commercial delivery of multiple civil engineering projects.
• Prepare, monitor and maintain project budgets and cost forecasts.
• Produce monthly cost reports and commercial performance reviews.
• Prepare applications for payment and client valuations.
• Manage subcontract procurement, negotiations and contract administration.
• Assess and agree subcontractor applications and final accounts.
• Identify, value and negotiate variations and compensation events.
• Ensure compliance with NEC and other standard forms of contract.
• Work closely with operational teams to maximise project profitability.
• Monitor project risks and implement effective commercial controls.
• Attend client meetings and provide commercial advice throughout project delivery.
• Mentor junior members of the commercial team.

• Previous experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the civil engineering sector.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Experience managing infrastructure, highways, utilities or renewable energy projects.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and financial reporting abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

• Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying.
• Membership of RICS or working towards chartership.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Competitive salary.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Annual bonus.
• Private healthcare.
• Pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Life assurance.
• Employee wellbeing programme.

If you're an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next challenge within a successful civil engineering contractor, we'd love to hear from you.