Quantity Surveyor Water

Carrington West

Glasgow

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 80,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme
24/7 online GP service
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to discounts portal
Life assurance
Cycle-to-work scheme
EV salary sacrifice option
Healthcare cash plan
25 days annual leave
Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Carrington West in Glasgow is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join an established commercial team supporting major water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Scotland. You will manage the commercial and financial aspects of capital delivery programmes, ensuring on-time delivery, cost control and adherence to contractual requirements.

Working with operational, delivery and procurement teams, you will monitor costs, prepare forecasts and reports, identify variances and opportunities to

Qualifications

  • Degree in Quantity Surveying or HNC/HND in Civil/Mech Eng with relevant experience.
  • Experience in commercial management or quantity surveying in construction or infrastructure.
  • Strong financial analysis, forecasting and reporting skills.
  • Ability to monitor costs, investigate variances and improve value.
  • Understanding of contractual compliance and procurement processes.
  • Collaborative with commercial, operational, delivery and procurement teams.
  • Strong communication, organizational and analytical skills.
  • Proactive approach to problem solving, cost control and value optimization.
  • Full, valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

  • Managing the commercial and financial administration of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
  • Monitor project costs, budgets and financial performance with operational and delivery teams.
  • Preparing accurate cost forecasts, estimates and commercial reports.
  • Identifying and investigating cost variances, financial risks and opportunities to improve project value.
  • Supporting the development and implementation of procurement strategies.
  • Ensuring contractual obligations and commercial processes are followed.
  • Monitoring project expenditure and providing clear financial analysis to support informed decision-making.
  • Identifying opportunities to maximise value, improve efficiency and protect commercial margins.
  • Collaborating with procurement, commercial and operational colleagues to support effective project delivery.
  • Providing commercial guidance and reporting to help ensure projects are delivered within agreed financial parameters.

Skills

Quantity Surveying degree
HNC/HND in Civil Eng
HNC/HND in Mechanical Eng
Commercial management experience
Financial analysis
Cost monitoring
Procurement knowledge
Contractual compliance
Communication skills
Driving licence

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying
HNC/HND in Civil Engineering
HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Water Infrastructure

Location: Glasgow

About the Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to join an established commercial team supporting major water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Scotland.

You will play a key role in managing the commercial and financial aspects of capital delivery programmes, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, cost-effectively and in line with contractual requirements.

Working closely with operational, delivery and procurement teams, the Quantity Surveyor will help maximise value, manage financial risk and support the successful delivery of essential infrastructure projects.

The Projects
  • SR21 DV1 - Capital Works Water and Wastewater Framework: Civil engineering and infrastructure projects focused on improving network resilience and protecting the environment.
  • SR21 DV2 - Capital Maintenance Framework: Upgrades, refurbishments and high-value capital maintenance works across existing water and wastewater assets, predominantly involving mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation (MEICA).
  • SR27 DV4 - Integrated Design and Construction: Civil engineering and infrastructure projects delivered through a long-term enterprise arrangement, offering opportunities across the wider capital investment programme.

These frameworks provide a varied portfolio of projects and the opportunity to contribute to the long‑term performance, resilience and sustainability of Scotland's water infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities
  • Managing the commercial and financial administration of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
  • Working closely with operational and delivery teams to monitor project costs, budgets and financial performance.
  • Preparing accurate cost forecasts, estimates and commercial reports.
  • Identifying and investigating cost variances, financial risks and potential opportunities to improve project value.
  • Supporting the development and implementation of procurement strategies.
  • Ensuring contractual obligations and commercial processes are followed.
  • Monitoring project expenditure and providing clear financial analysis to support informed decision-making.
  • Identifying opportunities to maximise value, improve efficiency and protect commercial margins.
  • Collaborating with procurement, commercial and operational colleagues to support effective project delivery.
  • Providing commercial guidance and reporting to help ensure projects are delivered within agreed financial parameters.
Skills and Experience
  • A degree in Quantity Surveying, or an HNC/HND in Civil or Mechanical Engineering alongside relevant quantity surveying or commercial experience.
  • Experience in commercial management or quantity surveying, ideally within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure.
  • Strong financial analysis, forecasting and reporting skills.
  • The ability to monitor costs, investigate variances and identify opportunities to improve commercial performance.
  • An understanding of contractual compliance, procurement processes and commercial risk management.
  • The confidence to work collaboratively with commercial, operational, delivery and procurement teams.
  • Strong communication, organisational and analytical skills.
  • A proactive approach to problem‑solving, cost control and value optimisation.
  • A full, valid UK driving licence.
Salary, Benefits and Package
  • Matched or contributory pension scheme.
  • 24/7 online GP service, available 365 days a year.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Access to a rewards portal offering thousands of retail discounts.
  • Life assurance.
  • Cycle-to-work scheme, salary finance options and Give As You Earn scheme.
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
  • Employee reward and recognition scheme.
  • Company car and fuel card, with a choice of electric and hybrid vehicles.
  • Salary sacrifice scheme for electric and hybrid vehicles.
  • Healthcare cash plan, allowing claims for eligible medical expenses, including dental care, eye care and physiotherapy.
  • 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.
  • Employee referral scheme, with rewards for successful introductions.
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