Quantity Surveyor

Owen Daniels; Dalry; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Daniels are recruiting an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support an established engineering contractor on a major industrial site in Ayrshire, Scotland.

This is an initial 3–6 month contract opportunity, working to manage the commercial aspects of ongoing engineering works at site level.

Qualifications

• Experience as Quantity Surveyor in industrial/engineering environments.
• Strong commercial management and contract administration skills.
• Experience managing variations, valuations and costs.
• Good negotiation and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently on site-based projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and contractual aspects of site-based projects.
• Prepare and review valuations, variations and applications for payment.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and financial performance.
• Liaise with site management, subcontractors and project teams.
• Support cost reporting, forecasting and commercial documentation.
• Identify and manage commercial risks throughout project delivery.

Skills

QS experience

Commercial management

Contract administration

Communication skills

Independence on-site

Job description

Quantity Surveyor – Contract - OUTSIDE IR35

Location: Ayrshire, Scotland

Contract Length: 3–6 Months

Rate: £50 per hour

IR35 Status: Outside IR35

Job Type: Contract

Role Overview

Owen Daniels are currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support an established engineering contractor on a major industrial site in Ayrshire, Scotland.

This is an initial 3–6 month contract opportunity, supporting the commercial management and delivery of ongoing engineering works.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and contractual aspects of site-based projects.
• Prepare and review valuations, variations and applications for payment.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and financial performance.
• Liaise with site management, subcontractors and project teams.
• Support cost reporting, forecasting and commercial documentation.
• Identify and manage commercial risks throughout project delivery.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within an industrial, mechanical or engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of commercial management and contract administration.
• Experience managing variations, valuations and project costs.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently within a site-based project team.

Contract Details

Location: Dalry, Scotland

Duration: Initial 3–6 months

Rate: £50 per hour

IR35: Outside IR35