Senior Quantity Surveyor

Paxton Personnel Ltd; Alness; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

27 days annual leave + holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health screening

Cycle to work

Job summary

Paxton Personnel Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major energy infrastructure project in the Highlands of Scotland. The role covers commercial management, cost control, and contract administration throughout the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will lead on valuations, payments, procurement, and final accounts, working closely with project managers, site teams, and senior management to ensure value for money and contractual compliance.

Qualifications

• HND or degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or ready to take the next step.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial procedures.
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts, procurement, valuations and final accounts.
• Good understanding of cost reporting, forecasting and commercial risk management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial and contractual aspects of major civil engineering and energy infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and submit valuations and payment applications with accurate supporting documentation.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, negotiations, appointments and performance.
• Oversee subcontractor accounts, payment assessments, variations and final accounts.
• Prepare and review project cost reports, forecasts and financial performance.
• Manage NEC contracts, including contract administration, compensation events and change management.
• Identify commercial risks, opportunities and cost savings.
• Monitor project progress and expenditure with project managers and site teams.

Skills

NEC contracts

Cost reporting

Valuations

Subcontractor procurement

Final accounts

Change management

Communication

Independent working

Education

HND or degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established and highly respected engineering and construction contractor, working on a major energy infrastructure project in the Highlands of Scotland.

This is an excellent opportunity to become involved in a significant transmission and distribution project, supporting the development of essential energy infrastructure across the region.

Our client has a strong reputation for delivering complex engineering and infrastructure projects, with extensive experience across the energy, utilities and civil engineering sectors.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the commercial management of projects, working closely with project managers, site teams, subcontractors and senior management to ensure works are delivered efficiently, within budget and in accordance with contractual requirements.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for overseeing the commercial and contractual aspects of a major energy infrastructure project, ensuring effective cost control, financial reporting and contract administration throughout the project lifecycle.

• Managing the commercial and contractual aspects of major civil engineering and energy infrastructure projects.
• Preparing and submitting valuations and applications for payment, ensuring all supporting documentation is accurate and contractually compliant.
• Managing subcontractor procurement, negotiations, appointments and commercial performance.
• Overseeing subcontractor accounts, including payment assessments, variations and final accounts.
• Preparing and reviewing project cost reports, forecasts and financial performance.
• Managing NEC contracts, including contract administration, compensation events and change management.
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities and potential cost savings.
• Working closely with project managers and site teams to monitor project progress and expenditure.
• Ensuring compliance with company procedures, commercial governance and contractual requirements.
• Managing procurement schedules for subcontractors, suppliers and materials.
• Undertaking measurement and valuation of works in accordance with relevant methods of measurement.
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and reporting to senior management.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong commercial background in construction, civil engineering or infrastructure projects.

• HND or degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Previous experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready to take the next step.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial procedures.
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts, procurement, valuations and final accounts.
• A good understanding of cost reporting, forecasting and commercial risk management.
• Experience within civil engineering, energy, utilities or major infrastructure projects would be advantageous.
• Membership of RICS or ICES, or working towards chartership.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently while supporting wider project teams.

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.

What's on Offer?

Our client offers an excellent benefits package alongside the opportunity to work on a major infrastructure project with long-term career development prospects.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Annual salary review and discretionary bonus.
• Enhanced contributory pension scheme.
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay.
• Retail discounts, gym membership discounts and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Opportunity to work on significant energy and infrastructure projects