Senior Quantity Surveyor

Enable Resourcing; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor in Scotland is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor. This role involves managing the commercial and financial performance of projects and requires strong civils experience, especially in structures and drainage. The successful candidate will work independently and maintain relationships with clients and subcontractors. The company offers a stable working environment and competitive salary up to £75,000 with great flexibility.

Benefits

Stable and mature working environment

Genuine workplace flexibility

Long-term stability with project pipeline

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a QS or Senior QS in civil engineering.
• Excellent understanding of NEC contracts is essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and financial performance of civils projects.
• Prepare valuations and commercial reporting.
• Lead subcontract procurement and contract administration.

Skills

Strong civils experience

Expertise in structures, earthworks, roads

Strong reporting and forecasting skills

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Aberdeen (Head Office)

Salary: Up to £75,000 + package OR competitive day rate

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Overview

A leading civil engineering contractor in Scotland is expanding rapidly, supported by their strongest order book to date for 2026. With a reputation for delivering high-quality projects and maintaining a mature, flexible and family-focused working culture, they are now seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their headquarters in Aberdeen.

The company delivers a broad range of civil engineering work including earthworks, structures, drainage, roads, sewers and infrastructure projects.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and financial performance of civils projects.
• Prepare valuations, cost forecasts, CVRs and commercial reporting.
• Lead subcontract procurement, tender analysis and contract administration.
• Identify, manage and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with NEC contracts across all live projects.
• Work closely with Project Managers and senior leadership to drive financial efficiency.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, designers and subcontractors.

Requirements

• Strong civils experience: structures, earthworks, roads, drainage, sewers, infrastructure.
• Proven experience working as a QS or Senior QS in civil engineering.
• Excellent understanding of NEC contracts (essential).
• Strong reporting, forecasting and commercial management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a supportive, professional team.
• Based within commuting distance of Aberdeen or willing to relocate.

What's On Offer

• Salary up to £75,000 + package OR flexible day rate contract.
• Stable, mature working environment with genuine flexibility.
• A friendly, family-feel organisation with long-term stability.
• Major project pipeline secured for 2026 and beyond