Quantity Surveyor – Groundworks

Farn Development Services Ltd; Paisley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A commercial consultancy firm is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage interim valuations and support tender preparation in the Central Belt of Scotland. The role offers flexible working arrangements and a tailored benefits package, suitable for someone with 5+ years of experience in groundworks or housebuilding. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in groundworks or housebuilding.
• Strong working knowledge of interim valuations and tendering.
• Minimum 5 years post-graduate experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and certify interim valuations prepared by contractors.
• Liaise with site teams, clients, and commercial staff.
• Support tendering process and prepare final accounts.

Skills

Interim valuations

Take-offs

Tendering

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial consultancy team, primarily responsible for certifying interim valuations on a range of groundworks projects. The successful candidate will also support take-offs and tender preparation, playing a vital role in ensuring continued commercial and operational success for our valued clients.

This is a key role covering the Central Belt of Scotland, offering flexible working arrangements, home working, and a competitive benefits package tailored to the ideal candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse, validate and certify interim valuations prepared by contractors for groundworks and civil engineering projects.
• Liaise with site teams, clients, and commercial staff to ensure accurate valuations that ensure best value is achieved for clients.
• Assist with quantifying works, conducting take-offs from drawings and specifications.
• Support the tendering process, including compiling bid documentation and bills of quantities.
• Provide contractual and commercial advice as required.
• Contribute to the preparation of final accounts and negotiation of variations.

Required Experience & Skills:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in a groundworks, civils, or housebuilding environment.
• Strong working knowledge of interim valuations, take-offs, and tendering.
• Proficient in using Microsoft suite of software.Working knowledge of AutoCad would be desirable.
• Excellent numeracy, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.

Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years post-graduate experience in a related field.

Location:

• Central Belt of Scotland (covering multiple sites).
• Travel required to sites as necessary.

Package & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and remuneration package.
• Flexible working hours and home working.
• Tailored benefits package to suit the successful candidate (e.g. pension, car allowance, salary sacrifice).
• Supportive working environment with opportunities for progression within a small but well-established team.