Senior Quantity Surveyor

RSE Water; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading salary based on your/

Company Car Allowance

Hybrid Working (where applicable)

Private Healthcare (Personal)

Holiday Allowance 31 days per year, 33

Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work

Discounted National Gym Membership

Professional Fees Paid

Employee Discount Platform

EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme

Job summary

RSE is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery of water projects across Scotland and the North of England. You will oversee pre- and post-award activities, procurement strategies, NEC contracts, and cost/value reporting.

You’ll manage a team of surveyors, drive risk and opportunity reviews, and ensure robust financial controls and stakeholder reporting within a culture of innovation at RSE. Hybrid working is available where applicable.

Qualifications

• RICS recognised qualification (or equivalent) in Surveying, Construction, Civil Engineering, or Structural Engineering.
• Experience in a Quantity Surveying role.
• Experience in setting and agreeing commercial strategies, procurement, cost/value reconciliation, reporting, project management, negotiation and settlement of accounts/claims.
• Experience in NEC contracts would be beneficial.
• Ability to delegate to and manage a team of commercial staff.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Responsibilities

• Involvement in pre-award activities such as tender reviews, risk/value analysis and evaluation as well as advising on procurement strategies.
• Running of specific portfolio of projects and frameworks, incorporating all facets of commercial/contractual administration and liaison from pre-award and invitation to tender stage through to completion.
• Preparation, development, and analysis of framework wide commercial reports both internally and for the Client(s).
• Tracking the payment status of projects and programmes/frameworks.
• Notifying the Managing QS of individual project and wider programme/framework performance and expectations whilst identifying risks and opportunities as they may materialise.
• Carry out all other tasks as requested within the post holder's appropriate skill set.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Contract administration

NEC contracts experience

Driving licence

Education

RICS recognised qualification in Surveying/Construction/Engineering

Job description

What Are We Looking For?

Due to continued growth, our Chemical & Wastewater Solutions team is seeking a talented Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of projects for Scotland and the North of England within the Water industry. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of innovation, contributing to the creation of market-leading chemical dosing solutions, that are bringing water to life.

This role will involve managing and overseeing contractual, financial, and commercial activities of the Company's projects and frameworks. You'll lead a team of experienced surveyors, ensuring best practice is followed and key deliverables are met.

Some of Your Key Duties Include:

• Involvement in pre-award activities such as tender reviews, risk/value analysis and evaluation as well as advising on procurement strategies.
• Running of specific portfolio of projects and frameworks, incorporating all facets of commercial/contractual administration and liaison from pre-award and invitation to tender stage through to completion.
• Preparation, development, and analysis of framework wide commercial reports both internally and for the Client(s).
• Tracking the payment status of projects and programmes/frameworks.
• Notifying the Managing QS of individual project and wider programme/framework performance and expectations whilst identifying risks and opportunities as they may materialise.
• Carry out all other tasks as requested within the post holder's appropriate skill set.

What Do You Need?

• RICS recognised qualification (or equivalent) in one or more of the following - Surveying, Construction, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering.
• Previous proven experience in a Quantity Surveying role.
• Experience of setting and agreeing commercial strategies, procurement, cost/value reconciliation/reporting, project management, negotiation and settlement of accounts, negotiation, and settlement of claims.
• Experience in NEC contracts would be beneficial.
• Ability to delegate to and manage a team of commercial staff.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Who Are We?

RSE is a trusted clean water technology company, developing market-leading products and solutions for drinking water treatment, wastewater recycling and industrial water processes. Founded in Muir of Ord in 1982, the company has grown into one of the UK's leading mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation (MEICA) contractors, delivering water treatment technologies and services across the UK and North America.

RSE's commitment to innovation is helping to transform the water sector. Its offsite modular solutions reduce construction time, improve quality, increase cost certainty and deliver environmental benefits. With more than 2,000 employees across 27 locations and extensive manufacturing capability, RSE is scaling to address the industry's most pressing challenges, including ageing infrastructure, rising demand and climate pressures.

The company offers a fully integrated, in-house service, from project inception through to design, fabrication, installation and commissioning. RSE works with major UK water companies, as well as leading industrial organisations.

With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and carbon reduction, RSE has achieved company-wide carbon neutrality and continues to expand its global footprint, including through its first North American office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

What RSE Offer

To build successful teams and drive the level of quality that RSE is renowned for, we know we need the best people in the industry. Not only do we require the relevant skillsets, but we also need people with the right attitude and mentality to thrive and grow in an innovative and fast-paced environment. At RSE, you'll be given every opportunity to set the path of your own career through our Business Streams and work within dynamic teams that will require you to rise to the challenge of working for a market leader.

• Industry-leading salary based on your experience.
• Company Car Allowance
• Hybrid Working (where applicable)
• A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go.
• Private Healthcare (Personal)
• Holiday Allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years' service.
• Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work
• Discounted National Gym Membership
• Professional Fees Paid
• Employee Discount Platform
• EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme
• Access to our network of health professionals including mental health champions and Occupational Health Nurse.

In a flourishing sector where there are vast career opportunities available, we believe by leading transformation in the industry our offering to the market means our people have the space to thrive.