Senior Quantity Surveyor/Quantity Surveyor
Listed on 2026-10-16
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Construction
Quantity Surveyor, Procurement / Purchasing
- Location:
Perth - Contract:
Full Time
Welcome to John G Mackintosh (JGM).
Founded in 1907 as a small family-run business, John G Mackintosh has grown steadily over the years, guided by values that remain central to our success today:
Integrity, Diligence, Professionalism, and Collaboration. These principles define our culture and shape the way we work with colleagues, clients, and partners.
Our vision is to be Scotland’s preferred choice for building services solutions, and every member of the JGM team contributes to achieving that goal.
JGM delivers high-quality building services solutions across multiple sectors, supporting clients through safe, reliable, and high-performing engineering delivery.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination, where everyone is treated with respect and fairness.
JGM is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Role OverviewAs a Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial management of multiple projects from inception through to final account. Working closely with project teams, clients and supply chain partners, you will help ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the highest standards whilst maintaining effective commercial and contractual control throughout the project lifecycle.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and ambitious business with a strong pipeline of secured work, offering exposure to a diverse portfolio of Mechanical and Electrical projects and genuine opportunities for career progression.
Health, Safety & EnvironmentSafety is a core value at JGM and must always be a primary consideration in all work activities.
All employees have a responsibility under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 to:
- Take reasonable care of themselves and others who may be affected by their actions or omissions;
- Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of colleagues and visitors;
- Protect, as far as reasonably practicable, others from risks arising from work activities.
All duties must be carried out in accordance with company Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities- Attend project handover meetings and input new project data into company systems.
- Assist with the preparation of project budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections and cost control measures.
- Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities across multiple projects.
- Prepare monthly cost and value reports and undertake cost reconciliations.
- Prepare, submit and negotiate project valuations and variations.
- Assist in the procurement, selection and appointment of subcontractors and suppliers.
- Prepare, negotiate and administer subcontract accounts.
- Manage project change control processes with clients and supply chain partners.
- Produce cash flow forecasts, progress reports and commercial updates.
- Contribute to the preparation and agreement of final accounts.
- Provide commercial and contractual advice to project delivery teams.
- Manage multiple projects whilst maintaining accurate cost records and commercial reporting.
- Report directly to the Surveying Manager.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Quantity Surveying role.
- Strong knowledge and experience of standard forms of contract, including JCT, SBCC and NEC.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and analytical capability.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
- Customer-focused, proactive and responsive approach.
- Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
- Experience with in the Mechanical & Electrical sector.
- Experience working for a building services or construction contractor.
- Experience managing multiple project simultaneously.
- Knowledge of subcontract procurement and supply chain management.
- Experience preparing and agreeing valuations, variations and final accounts.
- Experience supporting project forecasting, cash flow management and commercial reporting.
- HNC/HND/Degree in Quantity Surveying, or demonstrable equivalent industry experience.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Membership of, or working towards membership of, a recognised professional body (e.g. RICS).
- Additional…
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