Senior Quantity Surveyor

s1jobs; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Benefits package

Job summary

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Civil Engineering role based in Glasgow with a leading civil contractor delivering major projects across Scotland. The position requires NEC and other major form contracts experience, cost control, forecasting and risk management from pre-construction through final account.

You will take commercial ownership of projects, manage budgets, valuations, cash flow and subcontractor procurement, while mentoring junior staff and maintaining strong client and supplier

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, infrastructure or construction.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.
• Experience managing projects from pre-construction through to final account.
• Understanding NEC or other major forms of construction contracts.
• Excellent cost control, forecasting and financial reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial responsibility for projects from pre-construction through to final account.
• Manage project budgets, costs, forecasting, valuations and cash flow.
• Prepare and submit applications for payment, variations and final accounts.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments, accounts and commercial performance.
• Identify and maximise commercial opportunities while managing financial risk.
• Prepare monthly CVRs and provide accurate commercial reporting to senior management.
• Manage contractual correspondence, notices, changes and extensions of time.
• Review and negotiate subcontract and supplier agreements.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and operational teams to ensure projects are delivered commercially and effectively.
• Monitor project performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Assist with dispute resolution and contractual negotiations where required.
• Mentor and support junior Quantity Surveyors and commercial staff.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills

Senior Quantity Surveyor

NEC contracts knowledge

Cost control

Forecasting

Contract negotiation

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Civil Engineering

Location: Glasgow

Salary: Competitive salary + car allowance + benefits

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering a diverse portfolio of major projects across Scotland.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused Senior Quantity Surveyor to take responsibility for the financial and contractual management of significant civil engineering projects, working closely with operational teams, clients and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Take commercial responsibility for projects from pre-construction through to final account.
• Manage project budgets, costs, forecasting, valuations and cash flow.
• Prepare and submit applications for payment, variations and final accounts.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments, accounts and commercial performance.
• Identify and maximise commercial opportunities while managing financial risk.
• Prepare monthly CVRs and provide accurate commercial reporting to senior management.
• Manage contractual correspondence, notices, changes and extensions of time.
• Review and negotiate subcontract and supplier agreements.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and operational teams to ensure projects are delivered commercially and effectively.
• Monitor project performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Assist with dispute resolution and contractual negotiations where required.
• Mentor and support junior Quantity Surveyors and commercial staff.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.

Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, infrastructure or construction.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.
• Experience managing projects from pre-construction through to final account.
• Strong understanding of NEC and/or other major forms of construction contract.
• Excellent cost control, forecasting and financial reporting skills.
• Strong negotiation and communication abilities.Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider commercial team.
• Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline is desirable.
• Professional membership such as RICS is advantageous but not essential.

The Opportunity

The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will join a growing business with a strong pipeline of civil engineering and infrastructure projects. The role offers excellent exposure to high-value projects, opportunities for career progression and a competitive overall package.