Quantity Surveyor in Scotland

Energy Jobline AZ; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy job board is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a contract in Govan, Scotland, paying £74.26 per hour. The role involves managing sub-contract accounts, overseeing contract performance, and resolving disputes. Ideal candidates will have a degree in quantity surveying and relevant construction experience. This position offers a unique opportunity to work within a top Defence organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry with delivery of services/contracts.
• Ability to work within time-constraints.
• Membership of a professional institution is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage sub-contract accounts from procurement to final agreement.
• Provide advice on contract performance and commercial issues.
• Agree contractual programme and forecasting of project performance.
• Secure resources to ensure on-time contract completion.
• Resolve commercial disputes and claims as necessary.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial negotiation

Dispute resolution

Stakeholder management

Procurement

Education

Degree in quantity surveying or equivalent

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Quantity Surveyor — Govan, £74.26 an hour, Umbrella Inside IR35, 6‑month contract. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based in Govan.

What You'll Be Doing

• Ensure commercial aspects of sub‑contract accounts are managed from procurement to interim and final account agreement, in accordance with relevant contract terms and associated pricing options and/or best practice.
• Provide programme and project management team and operations with advice and assistance on all matters relating to contract performance and commercial issues, in accordance with relevant contract terms and associated pricing options and/or best practice.
• Establish and agree contractual programme, forecasting and reporting of project commercial performance.
• Secure labour, materials and sub‑contractors to ensure contracts are completed on time and within budget.
• Sourcing of assigned delivery packages in line with onsite services procurement strategies and plans, accountable for tendering activities in accordance with full end‑to‑end sourcing process and appropriate legislation (e.g. single source contracting), ensuring attention to detail in the identification and assessment of evolving workload and tender responses.
• Work with key stakeholders to resolve issues as escalated through sub‑contractors, internal stakeholders or the site support manager.
• Dispute resolution activities as required, working alongside key stakeholders to ensure the successful conclusion of commercial disputes, including closure of outgoing or incoming commercial claims.

Essential

• Degree qualified in quantity surveying or equivalent.
• Experience within a relevant sector in the construction industry, delivery of services/construction contracts, and detailed understanding of optimal contracting and pricing routes.
• Ability to work within time‑constraints.

Desirable

• Membership of a professional institution (RICS/MCIPS or working towards).
• Robust understanding of NEC 3/4.
• Previous experience leading or coaching a small team.

How to Apply

For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply. If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.