Senior Quantity Surveyor

scottishwater; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus scheme

SW Splash rewards

38 days holiday

Job summary

Scottish Water is hiring a Quantity Surveyor to work within the project delivery team. You will handle contract administration, cost control and supplier engagement while reporting to the Commercial Team Manager.

The role operates on a balanced hybrid basis with salary grade 7. Applicants should have a Quantity Surveying qualification and substantial experience in contract management within construction or infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor across construction, infrastructure, private practice, or contracting.
• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Project Management.
• Experience with NEC contract forms and contract administration.
• Strong numerical and information management skills.
• Familiarity with costing, reporting systems and IT literacy.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract administration through the project lifecycle, including change management and final accounts.
• Monitor budgets, check supplier quotations and forecast project spend.
• Collaborate with project teams to build strong relationships.
• Support development of team members and share knowledge.
• Ensure contract documents align with best practices and Scottish Water procedures.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Contract administration

NEC contracts

Cost reporting

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Quantity Surveying / Construction / Project Management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.

It's not every job where you make a difference for the people of Scotland. But it's what's behind every job here. Our work keeps Scotland's water flowing, from reservoir to tap - and from sewer to treatment plant.

What you'll do

• You will work closely with the project delivery team and report to the Commercial Team Manager.
• You will be the go-to person when it comes to contractual and commercial matters on your projects.
• You will make sure all our contract documents are in order, following best practices and Scottish Water procedures and you'll stay on top of contract administration through its life‑cycle, from change management and payments to final account.
• You will keep an eye on costs, checking supplier quotations, tracking budgets and making sure your project spend forecasts are on point.
• Building strong relationships with our project teams, both inside and outside the company is vital. We're all about teamwork!
• Lastly, you will help support the development of your team members, sharing your knowledge and experience. Great communication with colleagues and leaders is key in this role!

What you'll bring

• You have previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor, and you might have even climbed the ladder a bit in construction, infrastructure, private practice, or contracting.
• You have a relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Project Management or similar.
• You have the experience to back you up, especially in managing projects with contract forms like NEC. You're no stranger to contract administration.
• Numbers are your thing, and you've got excellent skills in managing information and communication.
• You are IT literate on Microsoft programmes, and you are comfortable when it comes to contract management, costing, and reporting systems.

Looking out for you

While the work we do is important, we know it's not the only thing that matters. That's why we make sure you have everything you need to find a good work-life balance.

You will get plenty of time to recharge with 38 days of holiday every year (including public holidays). And you can even buy up to five more if you need a little extra time. You can also take time off to volunteer in your community.

When it comes to major life events we have family-friendly policies around adoption, maternity, and parental leave. And for the everyday? We embrace flexible working.

For your future, there's our pension (the 'know-what-you'll-get-when-you-retire' kind), and life assurance.

As for some nice extras? You will participate in a company bonus scheme. Not to mention access to SW Splash - handy rewards that can save you money on holidays, bills, and shopping.

The not-so-small print

This role will be a Grade 7. If you're new to Scottish Water, you'll join us on a salary between £45,699 - £56,669, depending on your skills and experience. Performance-driven pay progression will then allow you to move through the range to the maximum salary.

If you're interested in this role - or know someone else who might be - we'll be accepting applications until midnight on 14 th September 2026.

We operate Balanced Hybrid working at Scottish Water and we encourage people to work half their time in a Scottish Water location.

Job offers at Scottish Water are conditional, and will be confirmed on completion of our pre-employment screening, e.g. referencing, criminal record checks, license checks, etc. Screening is conducted on our behalf by a third party, and must be completed before your start date. Don't worry - we'll only start these checks once you've accepted an offer.

A few final things worth knowing...

Research shows that some people avoid applying for jobs unless they can meet every single criteria. We hardly ever hire people who can do every part of a job from Day One. Everyone has a learning curve. So don't rule yourself out!

Let us know if there are any changes we can make to our recruitment process to help you perform at your best. Lots of our people have disabilities or neurodiverse conditions (including some of our recruiters!). We're also aware that some people might be experiencing temporary challenges because of life events, like menopause. We're very used to making adjustments, so please don't be afraid to ask.

As part of our commitment to developing a flourishing Scotland, it's important that all our employees are Scottish taxpayers. If you join us, your home address will need to be in Scotland. If you don't already live here, you'll need to commit to moving here within your first three months.

Candidates should be aware that a valid UK driving licence is required for driving on Scottish Water business and claiming business mileage expenses.

Please note, Scottish Water