Quantity Surveyor

Role:
Quantity Surveyor

Challenges. Opportunities. Solutions. At Robertson, we see them our way. We’re bold enough to ask questions. Brave enough to look at things differently. Confident enough to be ourselves. Join us and you’ll join the UK’s largest family‑owned construction, infrastructure and support services business. And as a Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be part of a team that’s doing incredible things – for ourselves, for the built environment around us, and for a truly sustainable future.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be responsible for:

• Liaise with the operational management team and advise on all matters relating to Contract and Commercial issues
• Maintain accurate financial control systems and report monthly on Cost/Value Reconciliation
• Liaise with and advise on all financial aspects of contracts, ensuring that valuations are maximised, certified and paid on time
• Monitor progress on site and take a lead issuing required notices in accordance with contract procedures and timescales
• Prepare forecasts of cost and value of all trades including Preliminaries, monitor and report on same
• Prepare Preliminaries budgets in association with contract staff, monitor and report on same
• Ensure that all quotations are carefully vetted and comply with the specification ensuring that the most competitive bids are obtained
• Ensure that regular meetings are held to agree variations and not left to the final account stage
• Manage subcontractors accounts accurately and effectively to enhance contract performance
• Assist the Operations Team, as required, securing labour, materials and Sub‑contractors to ensure that contracts are completed on time and within budget
• Ensure work is carried out in accordance with the Company’s Health and Safety Policy & Quality Manual

You’ll already be qualified and experienced in this field, and you’ll have a background in managing budgets and delivering similar services to a high standard. Have demonstrable Quantity Surveying experience within a relevant sector in the construction industry. Just as important are strong communication, sales and negotiation skills, an analytical approach, and a genuine ability to set realistic objectives and solve key problems.

In return, we offer a wide range of rewards and employee benefits such as:

• 33 days annual leave (pro‑rata for part‑time or FTC positions, increases with length of service)
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounts (gym memberships, restaurants, days out etc.) with Hapi Rewards App
• Access to E‑Learning

If you’ve got what it takes to look at things differently, to find new perspectives, and to discover the extraordinary within the ordinary, we’d love to meet you. To apply for this role and to start seeing things our way, submit your CV.

This role will be subject to pre‑employment screening, including references. The level of screening may vary depending on role responsibilities and will be discussed at interview.

Not Applicable

Full-time

Construction

Location:

Elgin, Scotland, United Kingdom

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