Quanity Surveyor

Search Consultancy LTD; Dundee; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Diverse interior fit-out projects

Supportive working environment

Professional development

Ambitious growth potential

Job summary

Search Consultancy in Dundee is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team on commercial interior fit-out and refurbishment projects across Scotland. You will take responsibility for the commercial management of projects from tender through to final account, ensuring delivery within budget and strong client relations.

The role requires a commercially aware, well-organised professional with strong numerical ability and IT skills, able to manage multiple projects in a

Qualifications

• Experience as Quantity Surveyor in construction.
• Experience in commercial interiors, fit-out or refurbishment.
• Understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing cost estimates, budgets and tender submissions.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Managing project costs and monitoring financial performance.
• Preparing and submitting valuations and applications for payment.
• Managing variations, change control and contractual matters.
• Procuring and negotiating subcontractor and supplier packages.
• Reviewing subcontractor applications and processing payments.
• Preparing regular cost reports and forecasting final accounts.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Managing projects through to final account and completion.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Numerical ability

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

IT skills

Education

Quantity surveying degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Us:

We are an established and growing interior fit-out company based in Dundee, delivering high-quality commercial interior fit-out and refurbishment projects across Scotland.

Due to continued growth and an expanding project portfolio, we are looking to recruit an experienced and motivated Quantity Surveyor to join our team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to play a key role within a busy and ambitious business, working on a varied range of projects from initial tender through to final account.

The Role:

As Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of projects, ensuring they are delivered within budget while maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.

Working closely with the operational and management teams, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing cost estimates, budgets and tender submissions.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Managing project costs and monitoring financial performance.
• Preparing and submitting valuations and applications for payment.
• Managing variations, change control and contractual matters.
• Procuring and negotiating subcontractor and supplier packages.
• Reviewing subcontractor applications and processing payments.
• Preparing regular cost reports and forecasting final accounts.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Managing projects through to final account and completion.

About You:

We are looking for someone who is commercially aware, organised and confident managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within construction.
• Experience in commercial interiors, fit-out or refurbishment (highly desirable).
• A good understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical ability.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit team.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and commercial management.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and relevant estimating or cost management software.
• A degree or relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying is desirable, although practical industry experience will also be considered.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious business.
• Varied and interesting interior fit-out projects.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• A key role within the future growth of the company.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.