Quantity Surveyor

Contract Scotland; Dingwall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable civil engineering contractor in Inverness and the Highlands is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. The successful candidate will manage multiple projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget completion while utilizing strong organizational and negotiation skills. Relevant qualifications and 4-5 years of experience are essential. This role offers a competitive salary and additional benefits, including a car allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Additional benefits package including a company car or car allowance

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in a similar role is essential.
• Experience on bridges, roads, and infrastructure projects preferred.
• Concrete repair experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly Cost Value Reconciliations.
• Maximise valuations, ensure timely certification and payment.
• Manage contract variations promptly.
• Forecast costs and value of all trades.
• Coordinate with the operational team to secure resources.
• Monitor on-site progress and issue required notices.
• Vet and ensure compliance of quotations.
• Prepare Final Accounts.
• Manage subcontractor accounts efficiently.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Cost-based software packages

Job description

Position

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location

Inverness and the Highlands

Company

Our client is a well-established and reputable Civil Engineering Contractor specialising in refurbishing and strengthening across roads, bridges, tracks, and infrastructure projects.

Role Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will play a key role in commercially managing multiple projects, providing assistance to operational teams, and contributing to the continued success of the company.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly Cost Value Reconciliations
• Maximise valuations, ensure timely certification and payment
• Manage contract variations promptly
• Forecast costs and value of all trades
• Coordinate with the operational team to secure labour, materials, and subcontractors, ensuring timely and within-budget project completion
• Monitor on-site progress and issue required notices according to contract procedures and timescales
• Vet and ensure compliance of quotations with specifications, obtaining the most competitive bids
• Prepare Final Accounts
• Accurately manage subcontractor accounts to enhance contract efficiency

Requirements

• Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying
• 4-5 years of experience in a similar role is essential
• Experience working on bridges, roads, and infrastructure projects is preferred
• Concrete repair experience is desired
• Organizational skills required for managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with key cost-based software packages
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Willingness to travel when required

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Additional benefits package including a company car or car allowance
• An opportunity to further your career within a highly respected company in the civil engineering sector

Application

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your most recent CV or contact Adam Rahma, quoting reference J46306, for more information.

Legal Information

We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work. For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.