Quantity Surveyor

Westlakes Recruit; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Grangemouth is seeking a Quantity Surveyor on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will take ownership of project commercial management, support cost reporting, and administer contracts effectively. The ideal applicant will have relevant qualifications, strong commercial acumen, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to sector-leading projects in the nuclear industry.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial acumen with proven success in construction or infrastructure projects.
• Expertise in Standard Forms of Contract (particularly NEC).
• Proficiency in cost reporting and cash flow management.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of project commercial management.
• Support the preparation of weekly and monthly cost reports.
• Administer contracts effectively and manage variations.
• Work closely with suppliers from procurement to final accounts.
• Provide commercial insight to support tender compliance.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Contract administration

Cost reporting

Negotiation skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a quantity surveyor to be engaged on a permanent basis in Grangemouth, Scotland.

What you’ll be doing

• Take ownership of project commercial management, ensuring accurate measurement, valuation, and timely cash collection to maintain healthy project cash flow.
• Support the preparation and review of weekly and monthly CVRs, ensuring cost and value reporting is robust and reliable.
• Administer contracts effectively, managing Early Warnings, Compensation Events, and variations in line with NEC and other standard forms.
• Work closely with suppliers and subcontractors, from procurement through to final account, driving performance and ensuring best value.
• Provide commercial insight and productivity analysis to support tender compliance and accurate forecasting.
• Lead or support negotiations on unit rates, variations, and KPIs, protecting margins while maintaining positive client relationships.
• Monitor contract KPIs, recommend improvements, and ensure compliance with agreed targets and standards.

What you’ll bring

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong commercial acumen with proven success in construction or infrastructure projects.
• Expertise in Standard Forms of Contract (particularly NEC) and Methods of Measurement.
• Proficiency in cost reporting, cash flow management, and project controls.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• A professional, analytical, and collaborative approach, with the ability to influence outcomes and add value to every stage of the project.

Why We’re Different

Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients’ mission‑critical objectives.

Smarter, faster, more agile — we have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge.

We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them! We do Nuclear. We only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear.

Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future: As an equal opportunities business, we value applications.