Quantity Surveyor (Contract) Dalry

Baker Hicks Limited; Dalry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative, supportive team culture

Opportunities to work on challenging projects

Focus on safety and quality

Job summary

Baker Hicks Limited is seeking an experienced contract Quantity Surveyor to join our on-site team in Ayrshire, Scotland. You will support the commercial delivery of multiple work packages with a focus on electrical installation works, playing a vital role in our collaborative team.

The ideal candidate will be commercially astute, proactive, and have strong experience in procurement within the construction industry, with good knowledge of UK contract forms. Join us to work on meaningful projects in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Commercially astute with a proactive approach in a project environment.
• Good knowledge of UK procurement/finance legislation requirements.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead commercial activities across project lifecycle.
• Manage subcontractor packages from contract award through to final account.
• Prepare and submit accurate applications for payment.
• Oversee cash flow, forecasting and cost reporting.

Skills

Strong experience as a procurement/contracts manager

Knowledge of UK contract forms (IChemE, JCT, NEC4)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience in EPCM environment

Job description

At BakerHicks, we’re continuing to grow our project delivery capability across complex engineering and construction environments.

We’re now looking for an experienced contract Quantity Surveyor to join our on‑site team on a key project in Ayrshire, supporting the commercial delivery of multiple work packages - with a particular focus on electrical installation works.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a central role within a collaborative, site‑based team, contributing directly to successful project outcomes in a highly regulated environment.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be a key member of the project delivery team, supporting and leading commercial activities across the project lifecycle. This will include:

• Managing subcontractor packages from contract award through to final account
• Leading on variations and claims, including pricing, negotiation and close‑out
• Preparing and submitting accurate applications for payment with supporting evidence
• Overseeing cash flow, forecasting and cost reporting to support project performance
• Identifying and managing commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Supporting operational teams with progress monitoring, cost control and value recovery
• Ensuring contracts are administered in line with NEC4 (Option E experience advantageous)
• Guiding stakeholders on contract interpretation and best practice
• Driving strong commercial governance aligned to company and client requirements
• Contributing to safety and quality initiatives, working closely with suppliers and contractors
• Building strong client relationships through professional delivery and high‑quality service

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who is commercially astute, proactive and confident working in a fast‑paced project environment.

• Strong experience as a procurement/contracts manager in the construction or related industries.
• Good knowledge of all commonly used model Forms of contract for UK services and supplies specifically the IChemE, JCT, NEC 4 suites.
• Excellent knowledge of current UK procurement/finance legislation requirements (corruption etc).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good knowledge of the engineering and construction market.
• High level of proficiency in the use of general Microsoft Office software i.e. Word, Excel, etc.
• Experience of interacting with client representatives.
• Experience of working within an EPCM environment preferable.

Benefits

At BakerHicks, you’ll be part of a business that delivers complex, high‑value engineering solutions across a range of sectors. We pride ourselves on:

• A collaborative, supportive team culture
• Opportunities to work on technically challenging and meaningful projects
• A strong focus on safety, quality and client satisfaction

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout. BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.

This assignment has been assessed to be inside IR35 for tax purposes.