Infrastructure Quantity Surveyor Lead – Scotland

Galliford Try Group; Easter Howgate, Aberdeen City, Folda; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension plan

Private medical scheme

Cycle to Work

Career development

Job summary

Galliford Try Group is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activities across Scotland’s infrastructure projects. You will oversee contract administration, forecasting, reporting, and risk management, reporting to the Business Unit Commercial Director.

Key requirements include strong contract knowledge, Excel/CEMAR/Oracle expertise, and leadership experience with client and subcontractor relationships.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of standard forms of contract.
• Advanced IT skills including Excel, Word, and Contractual and Cost Management Systems (CEMAR, Oracle).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Solid knowledge of construction processes and project management.
• First-class time and outcome management skills.
• Proven leadership and management expertise with a track record of developing individuals.
• Experience in negotiation, final account settlement, and working towards MCIOB/MRICS qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a safe working environment.
• Act as Project Commercial Lead for contract administration.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Produce and negotiate subcontract documentation, including terms, prices, and schedules.
• Manage subcontract works, interim assessments, and change management.
• Issue commercial notices to Clients and Subcontractors as per contract requirements.
• Manage timely change processes, including Compensation Event Quotations.
• Produce and submit monthly applications to the Client per the contract.
• Ensure site records meet required standards in collaboration with operational and engineering teams.
• Generate detailed reports, cost plans, and reconciliations; track and forecast expenditures using Oracle-based systems.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Excel

Oracle

CEMAR

Leadership

Negotiation

Education

MCIOB MRICS

Tools

CEMAR

Oracle

Excel

Word

Job description

Galliford Try Group is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activities across Scotland’s infrastructure projects. You will oversee contract administration, forecasting, reporting, and risk management, reporting to the Business Unit Commercial Director.

Key requirements include strong contract knowledge, Excel/CEMAR/Oracle expertise, and leadership experience with client and subcontractor relationships.