Senior Quantity Surveyor

Vallum Associates; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallum Associates is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management on large-scale Mechanical, Electrical and High Voltage projects across the UK and Europe.

You will own the commercial lifecycle from procurement to final account, interface with clients and subcontractors, and drive cost control and risk management within a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or related discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor in construction/engineering.
• Experience on Mechanical and/or Electrical projects.
• Experience on Civil Engineering projects.
• Strong commercial management, procurement, subcontractor administration and cost control.
• Proven ability to manage variations and negotiations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and work in a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of commercial and contractual management from procurement to final account.
• Interface between client, project management team and subcontractors.
• Manage procurement activities including subcontractor selection, tender evaluation, negotiations and contract administration.
• Conduct cost analysis, commercial risk assessments and financial forecasting to ensure project profitability.
• Review contractual correspondence from clients, design teams and subcontractors, identifying commercial risks and preparing appropriate responses.
• Oversee subcontractor commercial performance, including valuations, variations, payments and final accounts.
• Prepare and maintain project cost reports, margin forecasts, cash flow projections and commercial performance updates.
• Manage project change control procedures, including identifying variations, preparing quotations and negotiating costs with clients.
• Work closely with engineering, procurement and construction teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.
• Ensure contractual compliance and support the successful commercial delivery of projects.

Skills

5+ years QS experience

Commercial management

Procurement

Subcontractor administration

Cost control

Client communication

Stakeholder influence

Project teamwork

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Construction Economics

Job description

Vallum Associates are partnering with a leading international engineering contractor specialising in the delivery of large-scale Mechanical, Electrical and High Voltage projects across the UK and Europe.

With an established presence across Data Centres, Energy and Major Infrastructure, the business continues to expand its project delivery teams and is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the commercial and contractual management of projects throughout their lifecycle, from initial procurement through to final account.
• Act as the primary commercial interface between the client, project management team and subcontractors.
• Manage project procurement activities, including subcontractor selection, tender evaluation, negotiations and contract administration.
• Conduct detailed cost analysis, commercial risk assessments and financial forecasting to ensure project profitability.
• Review contractual correspondence from clients, design teams and subcontractors, identifying commercial risks and preparing appropriate responses.
• Oversee subcontractor commercial performance, including valuations, variations, payments and final accounts.
• Prepare and maintain project cost reports, margin forecasts, cash flow projections and commercial performance updates.
• Manage project change control procedures, including identifying variations, preparing quotations and negotiating costs with clients.
• Work closely with engineering, procurement and construction teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.
• Ensure contractual compliance and support the successful commercial delivery of projects.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent third-level qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years' experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction or engineering industry.
• Previous experience working on Mechanical and/or Electrical engineering projects.
• Experience within Civil Engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial management, procurement, subcontractor administration and cost control.
• Proven ability to manage contractual requirements, variations and commercial negotiations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritise competing deadlines.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and work collaboratively within a high-performing project team.