Senior Quantity Surveyor

Eden Scott; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-leading infrastructure and energy contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team in Scotland. You will own the commercial delivery on major infrastructure, energy and utilities projects across Scotland, supporting procurement through to final account and reporting to the senior commercial leadership.

The role offers an exciting path for progression, with opportunities to mentor junior team members and help shape commercial best practice as the

Qualifications

• Strong background in commercial management for large infrastructure, energy and utilities projects across Scotland.
• Experience administering contracts, managing change and leading commercial activities on live projects.
• NEC3/NEC4 experience would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial ownership of major infrastructure, energy and utilities projects from procurement through final account.
• Manage cost control, forecasting, CVRs, subcontractor management, valuations, variations, compensation events, claims and final accounts.
• Collaborate with operations, clients and stakeholders to drive project performance and minimise commercial risk.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the development of a high-performing commercial function.

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

Subcontractor management

Valuations

Variations

Final accounts

NEC3/NEC4 experience

Education

Quantity surveying degree

Tools

NEC3/NEC4

Job description

An experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor is required to join the commercial team of one of the UK's fastest-growing infrastructure and energy contractors.

Reporting into the senior commercial leadership team, you will take commercial ownership of major infrastructure, energy and utilities projects across Scotland, supporting project delivery from procurement through to final account. This is a key appointment within a growing business that continues to secure long-term frameworks and high-value projects across the energy transition, utilities and infrastructure sectors.

The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of commercial management including cost control, forecasting, CVRs, subcontractor management, valuations, variations, compensation events, claims and final accounts. Working closely with operational teams, clients and stakeholders, you will play an integral role in driving project performance, managing risk and maximising commercial outcomes.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Quantity Surveyor ready to step into a Senior role, or an established Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to progress within a business experiencing significant growth. Beyond the day-to-day management of projects, you will have the opportunity to help shape commercial best practice, mentor junior team members and contribute to the continued development of a high-performing commercial function.

You will have a strong commercial background gained within utilities, energy, infrastructure, civils, engineering or major construction projects, together with experience administering contracts, managing change and leading commercial activities on live projects. NEC3/NEC4 experience would be highly advantageous.

If you're looking for an opportunity where you can take ownership of major projects, develop your career within a rapidly expanding organisation and play a key role in delivering nationally significant infrastructure schemes, this is an excellent opportunity to further your career.