Senior Quantity Surveyor

Contract Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading subcontractor in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage costs and support junior team members. The role involves liaising with clients and ensuring timely payment of valuations, offering a challenging opportunity in a reputable company known for its work in various sectors.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Quantity Surveying within main contracting or subcontracting.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Managing costs and financial records.
• Advising management on commercial matters and preparing cost forecasts.
• Mentoring junior members of the commercial team.

Skills

Cost Management

Client Relationship Management

Financial Reporting

Subcontractor Management

Mentorship

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

A well-known and highly regarded subcontractor is looking to add a skilled Senior Quantity Surveyor to their site based team in the Edinburgh area. They are a well-established business known for delivering a range of interior solutions to large main contractors across varying sectors, including commercial, healthcare, education, and more.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in managing and controlling costs, establishing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and site teams, and mentoring junior members of the commercial team.

You will be responsible for (but not limited to):
- Advising and liaising with operational management on contract and commercial matters.
- Advising on all commercial reports; assuring valuations are maximised and paid on time.
- Reporting on monthly costs, maintaining accurate financial records, and preparing cost forecasts.
- Ensuring quotations are evaluated carefully and comply with project specifications.
- Successfully managing sub-contractor accounts.
- Supporting junior members of the commercial team.

To be considered for this role, you will:
- Be degree qualified in Quantity Surveying.
- Have extensive demonstrable experience in a Quantity Surveying capacity within a main contracting or subcontracting environment.
- Have strong knowledge of construction contracts, legislation, and industry standards.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV!

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