Quantity Surveyor

Overview of the Role

• Quantity Surveyor
• Salary – £ 55,000
• Holidays: 30 days. 1 additional per year of service, maximum of 5. Buy additional 5
• Pension
• Location – Edinburgh (the successful candidate must be willing to travel throughout Scotland)

The McDermott Group is driven by excellence, with a 50-year successful legacy. We have built sector-defining brands delivering innovative excellence across energy, defense, technology, and automotive industries. Our group is strong, stable, and ambitious, operating throughout Scotland and the rest of the UK. We are a privately-owned collection of diverse, dynamic, and forward-thinking companies.

• Controlling and reporting on company expenditure from procurement to accounts
• Monitoring and controlling expenditure on projects / developments, controlling the cost of sales, as well as ensuring that all Commercial policies and procedures are adhered to

• Prepare subcontract Enquiry List for approval
• Prepare full enquiry packs and collate all tender information
• Analyse tenders upon return
• Prepare tender analysis, comparing individual tenders against each other, previous developments, and budget
• Compile subcontract orders / appointments.
• Prepare customer extras schedule for the Commercial Director
• Price ‘customer extras’ schedule with sub-contractors.

• Analyse sub-contractor invoices/applications
• Prepare interim payments for approval by Commercial Director
• Issue contra charges as appropriate
• Keep Payment Record Sheets up-to-date following completion of each payment run.

• Agree and input progress
• Prepare subcontract accruals
• Produce Valuation Breakdown Reconciliation
• Assist in carrying out cost and value reconciliation on all items.

• Issue Variation Orders as appropriate
• Attend site-based project meetings and verify contractor claims
• Ensure familiarity with our HSEQ policies and comply with employee responsibilities
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and instructions at all times
• Implement new ideas and methods whilst continuing to innovate.
• 5 years of experience within Senior Quantity Surveyor role
• Qualified to level of HNC in a construction‑related course or equivalent
• RICS Preferred
• CSCS
• Clean Driving Licence; the successful candidate must be willing to travel throughout Scotland
• Must have IDLR/Full Rights to Work in UK– Sponsorship or Work Permits will not be accepted/provided.

Please note we do not provide sponsor ships to those who require it and will only accept applications from those who have full rights to work in the UK with no restrictions and IDLR/Full Settlement status. Please provide status on applications.

Our inclusive workplace welcomes and values all candidates from all backgrounds, we believe that diversity enhances our ability to innovate and serve our customers effectively. We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to bring their authentic selves to work. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.