Quantity Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; Inverness; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial operations at a dynamic depot in Inverness. This role offers the chance to manage a portfolio of vital infrastructure projects, ensuring financial success and driving collaboration on-site. With a competitive salary and a generous car allowance, this position not only provides a great work-life balance with fantastic hours but also emphasizes career growth and well-being. If you're ready to take charge and make a significant impact in the infrastructure sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous car allowance

Flexible working hours

Early finish on Fridays

Career development opportunities

Support for well-being

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally in rail or civils.
• Strong personality with the ability to manage commercial operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial success of depot worth £25m annually.
• Oversee estimating, procurement, and accounting for projects.

Skills

Commercial Management

Estimating

Procurement

Final Accounting

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Job Description

Quantity Surveyor

Inverness

The Company

Our client, is a leading name in the infrastructure and engineering sector, specialising in delivering essential works on the Civils Asset Management Framework. Operating across the UK, this area of the business handles a staggering 14,000 jobs annually, ranging in size from £1k to £4m, with a focus on structures like bridges, culverts, retaining walls and other railway-related civil works. With a reputation for delivering high-quality projects in a fast-paced environment, this business is committed to innovation and collaboration whilst delivering a best-in-class service to their clients.

The Job

This is an exciting opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor with 3-5 years’ experience to take charge of the commercial success of their own depot. You will be the sole commercial lead in a highly collaborative, on-site role, managing your share of works worth £25m annually, and an average project value of £15k. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve taking projects from cradle to grave commercially and include estimating, procurement and final accounting across high-volume frameworks in a fast-paced environment. Working closely with the Regional Commercial Manager and Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll ensure the financial success of vital infrastructure projects, driving value across a broad portfolio of works.

About You

Our client is looking for a confident and experienced Quantity Surveyor with 3-5 years in a similar role, ideally within rail, building or civils. You’ll need a strong personality and the ability to thrive as the sole commercial expert on site, driving collaboration and accountability across the depot. Framework experience is extremely beneficial, along with a proactive approach to managing high volumes of work at pace. If you’re ready to step up and take ownership of a depot’s commercial operations and deliver results on critical infrastructure projects, this could be the role for you.

The Benefits

In return for your efforts, you’ll be offered a competitive salary of £35k-£50k DoE, alongside a generous car allowance of £400 per month or the option to select from an extensive car list. The company also provides a wide range of benefits designed to support your well-being and career growth. With fantastic working hours and an early finish on Fridays alongside the opportunity to lead commercial operations in a dynamic depot environment, this role offers a great work-life balance. This is truly a business that values its people, rewards their contributions and provides a platform for career development in the infrastructure sector.