Quantity Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; Inverness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for the Port of Nigg in Scotland. The successful candidate will manage client relationships, calculate costs, and ensure project feasibility. You should have at least 10 years of experience and a degree in a relevant field, with expertise in commercial or residential projects. This role demands a meticulous work ethic and thorough knowledge of construction practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Quantity Surveying.
• Degree qualified with experience in data centers, industrial, commercial, or residential projects.

Responsibilities

• Meet clients to determine their needs and discuss revisions.
• Calculate material quantities and costs.
• Negotiate labor contracts and schedules.
• Monitor subcontractors and construction progress.
• Prepare reports detailing costs and project status.

Skills

Client interaction

Cost calculation

Labor negotiation

Construction monitoring

Report writing

Bill of quantities preparation

Knowledge of building regulations

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor- Port of Nigg-Scotland

Reporting to: Commercial Manager

Job Requirements:

As a quantity surveyor your primary duties include -

· Meeting clients to determine their needs and discuss any areas that need revising for price or feasibility

· Calculating material quantities and costs, layout cost and achievable project timeframes · Negotiating labor contracts and schedules

· Monitoring colleagues, subcontractors, safety practices and construction progress and material needs, including any changes that may impact costs · Preparing labor and supplier accounts for payment

· Writing reports and detailing costs and progress for clients · Preparation of bill of quantities · Pricing bill of quantities

. Measurements on site

. Daily hour controls

. Daily cost control

. Payment certificates to subcontractors and client

· Obtaining competitive prices from suppliers

· Have good knowledge of building regulations and standards

The successful candidate will use technical and soft skills to help clients achieve the best results in their projects.

You will be organized, systematic and have a meticulous work ethic for reviewing architectural drawings and construction plans and making accurate calculations.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

Positions Available for 10 years’ experience.

Degree Qualified Data Centre/ Industrial/ Commercial Experience/ Residential Experience