Senior Quantity Surveyor

Belcan; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Dalry, Ayrshire. The role is fully site-based and will focus on managing contracts and ensuring compliance in a regulated environment, dealing with a high-value project. This is a chance to play a key role in project delivery and collaborate with a professional team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and UK procurement legislation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and tools like COINS, SAP.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost and contract administration.
• Ensure compliance and timely delivery.
• Provide commercial support and accurate cost reporting.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Time Management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS membership preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

COINS

SAP

Ariba

Job description

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Senior Quantity Surveyor – Dalry, Ayrshire (12-Month FTC, On-Site)

Belcan Workforce Solutions is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a major project for a leading UK construction and engineering group in Dalry, Ayrshire. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, fully site-based, offering the opportunity to work on a high-value, complex project in a regulated environment.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing cost and contract administration, including payment assessments, cost reporting, change control, and compliance with NEC4 contracts. You’ll play a key role in supporting project delivery, ensuring commercial performance, and maintaining strong client and supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer contracts and subcontracts, including payments, variations, and forecasting.
• Negotiate terms and manage claims, variations, and contract close-outs.
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors to ensure compliance and timely delivery.
• Provide commercial support to project teams and ensure accurate cost reporting.
• Contribute to safety and quality initiatives from a commercial perspective.

Requirements:

• 10+ years’ experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in construction or regulated sectors.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and UK procurement legislation.
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying; RICS membership preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with COINS, SAP, or Ariba is a plus.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and time management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to work on-site.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to make an impact on a technically challenging project while working with a collaborative and professional team.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business

• Industries

  Construction and Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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