Quantity Surveyor - Groundworks in Glasgow

Energy Jobline ZR; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a civil engineering and groundworks commercial team. The successful candidate will manage project commercials from procurement through final account, with a strong civils/groundworks background.

You will prepare valuations, variations and payment applications, manage subcontractor accounts and forecasts, procure subcontractors and materials, review quotations, and prepare final accounts while monitoring

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civils and/or groundworks.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes.
• Experience managing valuations, variations, subcontractors and final accounts.
• Good understanding of project costs, budgets and forecasting.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience with NEC and/or JCT contracts would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of civils and groundworks projects.
• Prepare and submit valuations, variations and payment applications.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, payments and applications.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and forecasts.
• Procure subcontractors and materials.
• Review and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify and manage variations and additional works.
• Prepare and agree final accounts.
• Monitor project performance against budget.
• Produce accurate commercial reports and cost forecasts.
• Liaise with project managers, site teams, clients and subcontractors.
• Ensure contractual and commercial obligations are maintained.
• Support the wider commercial team with tendering and pricing where required.

Skills

Valuations

Variations

Subcontractor management

Budget forecasting

Negotiation

Communication

Multiple project management

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent

Tools

NEC/JCT contracts

Job description

Job Description

An established civil engineering and groundworks contractor is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in civils, groundworks or enabling works, with the ability to manage projects commercially from procurement through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of civils and groundworks projects.


• Prepare and submit valuations, variations and payment applications.


• Manage subcontractor accounts, payments and applications.


• Monitor project costs, budgets and forecasts.


• Procure subcontractors and materials.


• Review and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotations.


• Identify and manage variations and additional works.


• Prepare and agree final accounts.


• Monitor project performance against budget.


• Produce accurate commercial reports and cost forecasts.


• Liaise with project managers, site teams, clients and subcontractors.


• Ensure contractual and commercial obligations are maintained.


• Support the wider commercial team with tendering and pricing where required.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civils and/or groundworks.


• Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes.


• Experience managing valuations, variations, subcontractors and final accounts.


• Good understanding of project costs, budgets and forecasting.


• Strong negotiation and communication skills.


• Excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness.


• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.


• Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent experience.


• Experience with NEC and/or JCT contracts would be advantageous