Highlands Quantity Surveyor – Civil / Infrastructure

Paxton Personnel Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Healthcare and wellbeing benefits

Professional development and training

Job summary

Paxton Personnel Ltd is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our client’s team in the Highlands. You will manage commercial aspects of civil engineering projects from pre-contract to final account, collaborating with project managers, site teams, clients, subcontractors and senior management.

Your responsibilities include budgeting, measurement and valuations, applications for payment, and reviewing contracts to ensure value and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or construction.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.
• Experience managing projects from commencement through to final account.
• Good understanding of NEC and/or other major forms of construction contracts.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial and contractual aspects of civil engineering projects.
• Preparing, monitoring and managing project budgets and forecasts.
• Measurement and valuation of works completed.
• Preparing applications for payment and managing payment processes.
• Reviewing contracts, specifications and tender documentation.
• Managing subcontractor procurement, accounts and payments.
• Preparing and assessing variations, compensation events and claims.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities.
• Monitoring project costs and financial performance; producing reports for senior management.
• Managing the preparation and agreement of final accounts.
• Supporting project teams with commercial and contractual advice.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensuring commercial procedures and company policies are followed.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Contract management

Budgeting

Measurement & valuation

Commercial negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent working

Proactive commercial approach

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification

Civil Engineering or Commercial Management related

Job description

Paxton Personnel Ltd is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our client’s team in the Highlands. You will manage commercial aspects of civil engineering projects from pre-contract to final account, collaborating with project managers, site teams, clients, subcontractors and senior management.

Your responsibilities include budgeting, measurement and valuations, applications for payment, and reviewing contracts to ensure value and compliance.