Rail & Civil Quantity Surveyor – Impact & Growth

AmcoGiffen; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Volunteer days (up to 3)

Company pension scheme

Life Insurance

Medicash Health Plan

Employee referral scheme

Development programmes and progression

Learning support

Employee forums and engagement

Safe, inclusive working environment

Job summary

AmcoGiffen is recruiting an Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor to support commercial delivery on rail and civil engineering projects in Scotland. Based in Cumbernauld, you will manage costs from tender to final account, forecasts, valuations and reporting while driving value and reducing risk.

You will need solid QS experience in civil/rail infrastructure, with strong understanding of cost control, valuations and procurement processes.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or related discipline.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a construction-related subject.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost plans, budgets and forecasts for projects.
• Analyse drawings and specs to identify commercial opportunities and risks.
• Support tendering with pricing information and documentation.
• Procurement: obtain and evaluate quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare subcontract packages and administer agreements.
• Measure and value works on site per contract requirements.
• Prepare interim payments and client valuations.
• Manage variations, claims and final accounts.
• Provide cost reporting and CVRs; monitor project costs.
• Negotiate subcontractor accounts and assist final account agreement.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities for cost savings.
• Maintain contract documentation and records.
• Support NEC and other contracts administration.
• Build strong relationships with project teams, clients, suppliers.

Skills

Cost control

NEC contracts

Valuations

Procurement

Subcontract management

Variations & final accounts

CVRs / reporting

Negotiation

Drawing interpretation

MS Office / reporting systems

Education

HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Commercial reporting systems

Job description

AmcoGiffen is recruiting an Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor to support commercial delivery on rail and civil engineering projects in Scotland. Based in Cumbernauld, you will manage costs from tender to final account, forecasts, valuations and reporting while driving value and reducing risk.

You will need solid QS experience in civil/rail infrastructure, with strong understanding of cost control, valuations and procurement processes.