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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, ML1, Scotland, UK
Listing for: Contract Scotland
Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-06-27
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering, Building & Residential Construction, Procurement / Purchasing
  • Engineering
    Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering, Procurement / Purchasing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 45000 - 65000 GBP Yearly GBP 45000.00 65000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

A well-established and highly respected construction and fit-out specialist is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team and play a key role in delivering a diverse portfolio of projects valued up to £5 million.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of the commercial management of projects from pre-construction through to final account. Working closely with operational teams, clients, and subcontractors, you will ensure robust cost control, risk management, and contractual compliance while supporting the successful delivery of projects.

Responsibilities
  • Prepare, review, and negotiate project budgets and cost plans.
  • Manage subcontractor procurement processes and prepare subcontract documentation.
  • Assess and certify subcontractor applications for payment.
  • Ensure all contractual notices, including payment and pay less notices, are issued correctly and within required timescales.
  • Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
  • Produce and present monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) reports.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
  • Support the management and development of Quantity Surveyors within the team.
  • Work closely with site and operational teams to ensure effective commercial delivery of projects.
  • Evaluate and manage workloads to achieve project and business objectives.
Requirements
  • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying.
  • Significant experience within the construction industry, ideally in fit-out, refurbishment, or commercial construction environments.
  • Strong knowledge of construction contracts, particularly JCT and NEC forms.
  • Excellent commercial awareness and contractual understanding.
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Highly organised with the ability to prioritise multiple responsibilities effectively.
  • Willingness to travel to project locations when required.
On Offer
  • Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of projects.
  • Career progression opportunity.
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Supportive, collaborative, and people-focused culture.
Legal Information

We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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