Senior Quantity Surveyor

RSE; Cumbernauld; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading salary

Hybrid Working

Private Healthcare

Holiday Allowance of 31 days

Company Pension Scheme

Professional Fees Paid

Job summary

RSE, located in Cumbernauld, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage and oversee the financial and commercial activities of projects in the Water sector. This role includes leading a team of surveyors, managing a portfolio of projects, and ensuring best practices are followed.

The ideal candidate will have a RICS qualification, proven Quantity Surveying experience, and excellent communication skills. The position offers an industry-leading salary, hybrid working, and substantial benefits including private healthcare and a generous holiday allowance.

Qualifications

• RICS recognized qualification in Surveying, Construction, Civil Engineering, or Structural Engineering.
• Proven experience in a Quantity Surveying role.
• Experience in commercial strategies, procurement, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee contractual, financial, and commercial activities of projects.
• Involvement in tender reviews, risk/value analysis, and procurement strategies.
• Prepare and analyze commercial reports internally and for Clients.

Skills

Commercial management

Communication skills

Team management

Negotiation

Education

RICS recognized qualification

Job description

What Are We Looking For?

Our Asset Management team in Cumbernauld is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to help support clients across various frameworks in the Water sector. 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 graduate and experienced surveyors, ensuring best practice is followed and key deliverables are met.

Please note with this position, you will be required to visit the Inverness office on occasion.

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.
• Ability to delegate to and manage a team of commercial staff.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What RSE Offer

• Industry-leading salary based on your experience.
• 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.

If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provide you with the support to create your own future within the water industry, apply now.