Quantity Surveyor

Paxton Personnel Ltd; Stonehaven; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Paxton Personnel Ltd in the Scottish Highlands is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its civil engineering team, working on groundworks, roads, utilities and infrastructure. You will manage commercial aspects from early stages through final account.

The role demands strong cost control, subcontractor management and close liaison with site teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. A relevant QS qualification and full UK driving licence are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience of civil engineering projects and subcontractor packages.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
• Experience with valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs, budgets and commercial performance.
• Prepare valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Procure and manage subcontractors.
• Review subcontractor payments and cost forecasting.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with site teams and clients to meet targets.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Civil engineering

Contract negotiation

Budget management

Communication skills

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Location: Scottish Highlands
Salary: Very Competitive + Excellent Package
Job Type: Permanent

An established and growing civil engineering contractor is looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join its team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced QS to join a busy contractor with a strong pipeline of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

Working closely with the commercial and operational teams, you will be responsible for the commercial management of civil engineering projects from initial stages through to final account.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing project costs, budgets and commercial performance
• Preparing valuations, variations and final accounts
• Subcontractor procurement, negotiation and management
• Preparing and reviewing subcontractor payments
• Cost forecasting and commercial reporting
• Managing change, variations and contractual matters
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities
• Working closely with Site Agents, Project Managers and Contracts Managers
• Liaising with clients, subcontractors and suppliers
• Ensuring projects are delivered within agreed commercial targets

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Previous Quantity Surveying experience within civil engineering
• Experience working for a civil engineering or infrastructure contractor
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness
• Experience managing subcontractor packages
• Good understanding of construction contracts
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Relevant Quantity Surveying or construction qualification preferred
• Full UK driving licence

Experience across groundworks, roads, utilities, drainage, earthworks, energy or wider infrastructure projects would be particularly beneficial.

Applications are also welcomed from experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyors with a civil engineering background who are ready to progress their career.

What's on Offer?

• Very competitive salary
• Excellent overall benefits packagePermanent, secure position
• Strong pipeline of civil engineering projects
• Varied projects across Inverness and the Highlands
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities
• Supportive and established commercial team

If you're a Quantity Surveyor with civil engineering experience and you're looking for your next opportunity in the Highlands, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)