Senior Quantity Surveyor

Construction, Property and Engineering; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage a large-scale infrastructure project. Responsibilities include cost management, contract administration, and procurement, ensuring project delivery within budget. The ideal candidate will have proven QS experience, a CSCS card, and strong IT proficiency. This role offers an exciting opportunity for career development in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• CSCS card required.
• Proven QS experience on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• I.T proficiency is essential.
• Chartership is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cost plans, estimates, and forecasts.
• Manage various forms of construction contracts.
• Lead procurement of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Prepare detailed monthly commercial reports.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks.
• Manage subcontractor accounts.

Skills

Cost Management

Contract Administration

Procurement

Reporting

Risk Management

Subcontractor Management

Collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Proven QS experience on large-scale infrastructure projects

CSCS card

Chartership (preferred)

I.T proficiency

Job description

Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for an exciting new challenge on a large-scale infrastructure project?

We are seeking a highly motivated and commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team, playing a key role in the successful delivery of a significant civils project located in the Glasgow area. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a landmark development and further develop your career with a leading name in the industry.

Responsibilities:

• Cost Management: Developing and maintaining robust cost plans, estimates, and forecasts. Monitoring and controlling project expenditure, ensuring works are completed within budget.
• Contract Administration: Managing and administering various forms of construction contracts (NEC an advantage), including the preparation and assessment of valuations, variations, and claims.
• Procurement: Leading the procurement of subcontractors and suppliers, including drafting tender documentation, evaluating bids, and making recommendations for appointment.
• Reporting: Preparing detailed monthly commercial reports, including cost and value reconciliations, cash flow forecasts, and risk analysis.
• Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Subcontractor Management: Managing subcontractor accounts, including processing payments, resolving disputes, and agreeing final accounts.
• Collaboration: Working closely with the project management, engineering, and operational teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Mentorship: Potentially providing guidance and support to more junior members of the commercial team.

What we need:

• CSCS card
• Proven QS experience on large- scale infrastructure projects
• I.T proficiency
• Chartership (preferred)

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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