Senior Quantity Surveyor

Millbank Holdings; Barrhead; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working across Scotland

Disability Confident Scheme

Inclusive employer

Job summary

Millbank Holdings invites an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial delivery on a portfolio of infrastructure projects across Scotland. You will manage budgets, forecasts and reports, negotiate payments and valuations, and oversee procurement of subcontract packages with a focus on NEC contract compliance.

The role supports risk management, cost control and commercial strategy, with a hybrid working pattern across Scotland and a long-term contract outlook.

Qualifications

• Qualified QS with NEC contract experience in civil/infrastructure projects.
• Experience in NEC3/NEC4 and aggregated commercial reporting.
• Strong procurement, valuations and final accounts capability.
• Ability to manage multiple schemes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Take full commercial responsibility for multiple civil projects across Scotland.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, cashflow and reporting.
• Prepare and negotiate payments and valuations.
• Manage compensation events, variations and change control.
• Procure and manage subcontract packages and final accounts.

Skills

NEC contracts

Subcontract management

CVRs

Forecasting

Valuations

Final accounts

Cost control

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS (preferred)

Tools

CEMAR

Microsoft Excel

CostX

Job description

Do you have extensive experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the civil engineering, utilities, water or infrastructure sectors, managing projects under NEC contracts? Have you successfully managed subcontractor procurement, valuations, compensation events, variations, cost forecasting and final accounts on major infrastructure projects? Would you like the opportunity to work on a long-term portfolio of critical infrastructure schemes whilst enjoying the flexibility and earning potential of a freelance contract?

The Opportunity

An established and highly respected civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of a growing portfolio of infrastructure and utility projects across Scotland. Due to a sustained workload and continued framework success, the business requires an additional commercial professional to manage multiple schemes and support operational teams in driving project performance.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Take full commercial responsibility for multiple civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Manage project budgets, cost forecasting, cashflow and commercial reporting.
• Prepare, submit and negotiate applications for payment and project valuations.
• Identify, prepare and manage compensation events, variations and change control processes.
• Procure, administer and manage subcontract packages, including payments and final accounts.
• Produce monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and commercial performance reports.
• Monitor project costs and ensure contractual and financial targets are achieved.
• Provide commercial guidance and support to Project Managers and site delivery teams.
• Review and negotiate subcontractor and supplier agreements.
• Contribute to risk management, cost control and commercial strategy.
• Support dispute avoidance and commercial resolution activities where required.
• Ensure compliance with NEC contract requirements and company commercial procedures.
• Assist with tender reviews, estimating support and commercial input during pre-construction activities.

You will have the following qualifications & experience:

• Degree, HNC or HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities or water sectors.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.
• Experience managing subcontract procurement, valuations, compensation events, variations and final accounts.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage project profitability and financial performance.
• Experience producing CVRs, forecasts and monthly commercial reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and commercial management systems.

It's great if you also have the following

• Chartered status (MRICS) or currently working towards chartership.
• Experience delivering water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience working on regulated utility frameworks or AMP programmes.
• Knowledge of procurement and supply chain management within civil engineering environments.
• Familiarity with CEMAR or similar contract management platforms.
• Experience working on projects valued between £1m and £50m+.

The setting for the role

This position offers a hybrid working arrangement with a combination of office, site and home-based working across Scotland. The successful candidate will work closely with commercial, operational and project delivery teams on a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects, providing end-to-end commercial management and supporting the successful delivery of essential utility and civil engineering schemes. The role offers long-term contract opportunities, exposure to complex projects and the chance to be part of a well-established contractor with a strong order book and collaborative culture.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business