Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services

Location:

Scotland (Remote + Site Travel)

Contract Type:
Full‑Time

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support our project construction team by leading and advising on all commercial matters. You will work closely with the Commercial Manager, Project Manager and Finance & Procurement teams, ensuring projects are delivered profitably, contractually compliant and to the highest standards.

• Lead and manage all commercial aspects of assigned projects.
• Negotiate and prepare contractual variations with clients and subcontractors.
• Measure and value works completed on-site, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
• Prepare and agree monthly payment applications with clients.
• Assist in tender preparation, cost planning and bid support.
• Track design changes and ensure all variations are captured and agreed.
• Assess subcontractor applications and monitor their performance.
• Review and report progress against the works programme.
• Maintain budgetary control and prepare cost‑to‑completion forecasts.
• Issue and manage Early Warning Notices (EWNs) in line with contract requirements.
• Support Project Managers with contractual and commercial advice.
• Liaise with the Legal team to prepare and review sub‑contracts.

• Degree‑qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related field.
• 10+ years’ experience in a similar role within Utilities, Civil Engineering, Oil & Gas or M&E industries.
• Strong commercial acumen and numerical analysis skills.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Sound understanding of standard contract forms (e.g. NEC, JCT, FIDIC).
• Flexibility to travel to project sites as required.

We offer a flexible lifestyle benefits platform, virtual GP access, salary‑finance schemes, extra holiday days, critical illness insurance, high‑street discounts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, up to four times salary life cover, enhanced pension contributions and a Mitie Matching Share Plan. Recognition is via Mitie Stars with cash prizes.

We also provide diverse training and development opportunities with a focus on career progression.

If you have a disability or long‑term condition and need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing Pankaj Chaudhary at

This role is currently open.