Quantity Surveyor

Search; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Consultancy is helping a well-established civil engineering and construction contractor recruit a Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team in Scotland. You will take responsibility for the commercial management of civil engineering, groundworks and infrastructure projects, working closely with project teams to maximise profitability and control costs.

Ideal candidates will have proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in civil engineering, strong cost control, contract administration

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial management within civil engineering, groundworks or infrastructure.
• Strong negotiation and contractual awareness.
• Excellent written and spoken communication with internal teams and clients.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaboration with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial aspects of civil engineering projects from procurement through final account.
• Preparing, submitting and agreeing interim valuations, payments and final accounts.
• Monitoring project costs, budgets and forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Managing subcontractor procurement, payments and final account settlements.
• Collaborating with Project Managers and site teams to ensure profitability and commercial performance.
• Administering contracts, handling variations and providing accurate reporting to senior management.

Skills

Commercial management

Negotiation

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

We are working with a well-established and highly respected civil engineering and construction contractor to assist them in hiring a Quantity Surveyor for their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable business with a strong presence across Scotland and an established portfolio of civil engineering, infrastructure and groundworks projects. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the commercial management of projects, working closely with operational teams to maximise profitability, manage costs and ensure contractual obligations are met. We are keen to hear from commercially minded Quantity Surveyors with experience in civil engineering, groundworks or infrastructure who are looking for their next career move.

As the Quantity Surveyor your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Managing the commercial aspects of civil engineering projects from initial procurement through to final account.
• Preparing, submitting and agreeing interim valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Monitoring project costs, budgets and forecasts, identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Managing subcontractor procurement, negotiation, payments and final account agreements.
• Working closely with Project Managers and site teams to ensure commercial performance and project profitability.
• Administering contracts, managing variations and providing accurate commercial reporting to senior management.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:

• Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, groundworks or infrastructure.
• A strong understanding of commercial management, cost control and contractual procedures.
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently while building effective relationships with operational teams and clients.

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to join an established Scottish contractor with a strong reputation and varied project portfolio.
• A competitive salary and benefits package, reflective of your experience.
• Long-term career development opportunities within a growing civil engineering business.

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.