Quantity Surveyor – Tendering, Cost Control & Margins

S1jobs; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cammach are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client for an exciting opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their Aberdeen team on a permanent basis. The role will ensure accurate pricing of all projects and take commercial responsibility post-contract, reporting margins and seeking improvements where possible.

This role requires QS qualification, construction experience and strong cost modelling skills, with responsibilities including budget prep, tender pricing,

Qualifications

• QS qualification to diploma or degree level.
• Construction experience.
• Experience with procurement routes and contract types.
• Demonstrated cost estimating techniques.
• Experience from inception to final account on projects.
• Proven liaison with internal/external clients.
• Attention to detail and urgency in task completion.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of budget costs.
• Preparation of detailed cost plans.
• Review tender documents to understand project requirements.
• Accurately price in-house work packages from first principles.
• Advise on procurement strategy and contracts.
• Assess HSE implications and liaise with QHSE advisor.
• Prepare tender and contract documents and BOQ.
• Ensure competitive pricing and best value.
• Analyse costs and cost engineering; formulate reports.
• Appoint contractors and manage sub-contract orders.
• Prepare and complete formal contracts; manage variations.
• Provide regular cost reports to clients and cash flow forecasts.
• Agree interim valuations and final accounts.
• Update NAV with cost information; support project management.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Planning & problem solving

Excellent written & verbal comms

Education

Quantity Surveyor qualification (diploma/degree)

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

Cammach are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client for an exciting opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their Aberdeen team on a permanent basis. The role will ensure accurate pricing of all projects and take commercial responsibility post-contract, reporting margins and seeking improvements where possible.

This role requires QS qualification, construction experience and strong cost modelling skills, with responsibilities including budget prep, tender pricing,