Quantity Surveyor

Contract Scotland; Stepps; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car and fuel card

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Life assurance

24/7 online GP

Employee assistance programme

Enhanced family leave

Retail discounts

Cycle to work

Salary sacrifice vehicle

Reward and recognition programmes

Job summary

Contract Scotland is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a major infrastructure contractor in Scotland. You will manage the commercial and financial aspects of civil engineering projects, including cost reporting and forecasts.

You'll collaborate with operations, procurement and project teams across Scotland Water capital programmes. A degree or HNC/HND in QS and UK driving licence preferred.

The role offers a permanent contract with a competitive package and a strong pipeline of long-term projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or an HNC/HND in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• Previous Quantity Surveying or commercial experience.
• Strong financial analysis, cost control and forecasting skills.
• Ability to work effectively with operational and commercial teams.
• Proactive approach to identifying commercial opportunities and managing project costs.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial administration and financial performance of projects.
• Monitoring project costs, budgets and forecasts.
• Preparing accurate financial reports and cost analysis.
• Supporting procurement strategies and subcontractor management.
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities and potential cost savings.
• Challenging financial variances and driving value throughout project delivery.
• Working collaboratively with project delivery teams to ensure contractual and commercial compliance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost control

Forecasting

Team collaboration

Driving licence

Education

QS degree or HNC/HND

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Scotland
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Permanent
Sector: Civil Engineering / Water Infrastructure

Attention - An exciting opportunity in the water sector

Are you a Quantity Surveyor looking for your next opportunity within a leading infrastructure business?

We're working with a major infrastructure contractor who is looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join their growing Commercial Team in Scotland, supporting a portfolio of long-term projects across Scottish Water's capital investment programmes.

With significant investment in Scotland's water and wastewater infrastructure, this is an excellent opportunity to join an established business delivering essential projects while developing your career within a growing sector.

Interest - What will you be involved in?

Working across a range of clean and wastewater infrastructure projects, you'll play an important role in managing the commercial and financial aspects of project delivery.

You’ll work closely with operational, commercial and procurement teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, commercially and in line with contractual requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the commercial administration and financial performance of projects.
• Monitoring project costs, budgets and forecasts.
• Preparing accurate financial reports and cost analysis.
• Supporting procurement strategies and subcontractor management.
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities and potential cost savings.
• Challenging financial variances and driving value throughout project delivery.
• Working collaboratively with project delivery teams to ensure contractual and commercial compliance.

Desire - Why consider this opportunity?

This is more than just another Quantity Surveying position. You'll be joining a business with a substantial pipeline of work through its Scottish Water frameworks, providing long-term project exposure, stability and opportunities for career progression.

You’ll also benefit from a comprehensive package, including:

• Company car and fuel card, with electric and hybrid options available.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Private healthcare cash plan.
• Life assurance.
• 24/7 online GP service.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Enhanced family leave.
• Access to thousands of retail discounts.
• Cycle to work and salary sacrifice vehicle schemes.
• Reward and recognition programmes.

Action - What are we looking for?

We're keen to speak with Quantity Surveyors who have experience working within civil engineering, infrastructure or the wider construction industry.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or an HNC/HND in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• Previous Quantity Surveying or commercial experience.
• Strong financial analysis, cost control and forecasting skills.
• The ability to work effectively with operational and commercial teams.
• A proactive approach to identifying commercial opportunities and managing project costs.
• A full UK driving licence.

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