Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor — Power & Utilities Projects, Scotland

£50,000 to £72,000 + car or travel allowance + package. A major UK main contractor is expanding its commercial capability across Scotland and is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a growing portfolio of projects within their busy and rapidly expanding energy team.

This position offers extensive flexibility with the opportunity to be based anywhere in Scotland with travel to sites in Inverness and Elgin.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will play a pivotal role in the commercial delivery of technically complex infrastructure projects for a key energy client. Working closely with site teams, the Senior Quantity Surveyor will be tasked with ensuring projects are closely controlled, compliant and commercially successful. The role provides exposure to long‑term frameworks and high value, complex major projects, offering both stability and the chance to develop specialist skills within the power and utilities sector.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for the full end‑to‑end commercial management of key projects across the region. Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Full commercial management of projects under NEC forms of contract
• Cost planning, forecasting, reporting and cash flow management
• Procurement and commercial oversight of subcontractors
• Assessment and management of change, compensation events and variations
• Supporting project teams with commercial advice and risk management
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of commercial processes

Senior Quantity Surveyors considering this opportunity will need to be able to demonstrate:

• Strong experience operating at Senior Quantity Surveyor level
• In‑depth working knowledge of NEC contracts
• A proactive and detail‑focused commercial approach
• Confidence working across multiple stakeholders and project teams

Candidates with experience of working on large civil engineering and infrastructure projects will be at an advantage.

The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will be offered a position that includes:

• Involvement in critical infrastructure projects across Scotland
• Clear pathways for professional and career progression
• Supportive commercial leadership and structured development
• Long‑term project pipeline within a stable main contractor

The position also includes a competitive salary and package:

• Starting salary of £55,000 to £72,000
• Company car or travel allowance of £4,500
• 25 days leave + bank holidays (plus option to buy additional days)
• Contributory pension

If you're a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for long‑term career prospects with an industry‑leading name then get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group today on .

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