Senior Quantity Surveyor

Bimplus; Glasgow, Inverness, Highlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working up to 40% remote

25 days annual leave + 8 public bank-h

Pension & share incentive plan

Family friendly policies (maternity/ad

Job summary

Orion Group are supporting a Tier 1 Construction & Infrastructure client in Glasgow/Inverness to source a Senior Quantity Surveyor. Initial office base in Glasgow or Inverness with later site-based work in the Highlands, joining the commercial delivery on the ground.

The role involves tender, pre-construction activity, and leading commercial staff. You will work to governance standards and drive cost control, risk management, and value engineering across projects.

Qualifications

• Qualified Senior Quantity Surveyor with a BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent).
• Membership of RICS, ICES, or CIOB (or working towards).
• Proven experience in Healthcare within the construction sector or large Commercial Builds within the UK.
• Skilled in contract negotiations, and cost reporting.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts, procurement strategies, and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review estimates, tender submissions, and contract negotiations.
• Drive financial performance, cost control, and value engineering initiatives.
• Manage risk, procurement, supply chain relationships, and commercial reporting.
• Act as a mentor and leader to commercial staff, championing professional development.
• Ensure compliance with the businesses governance, Group Minimum Commercial Expectations, and Cultural Framework.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Cost reporting

Procurement strategies

Leadership / mentoring

NEC contracts understanding

Digital tools

Education

BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying

RICS membership

ICES or CIOB membership

Job description

Orion Group are supporting a successful Tier 1 Construction & Infrastructure client to source an experienced, commercially drivenSenior Quantity Surveyor with a passion for delivering high-impact commercial construction projects.

As the Senior QS you will play a pivotal role in one of Scotland’s most exciting new healthcare developments. Initially based in the Glasgow or Inverness office youwill be involved in commercial activities during the tender and pre-construction phase. Upon contract award, in late 2027, you will transition to asite-based role in the highlands, where you will be part of the commercial delivery of the project on the ground.

Core duties will include but not limited to:

• Prepare and review estimates, tender submissions, and contract negotiations
• Drive financial performance, cost control, and value engineering initiatives
• Manage risk, procurement, supply chain relationships, and commercial reporting
• Act as a mentor and leader to commercial staff, championing professional development
• Ensure compliance withthe businesses governance, Group Minimum Commercial Expectations, and Cultural Framework

Who we're looking for

• A qualified Senior Quantity Surveyor with a BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)
• Membership of RICS, ICES, or CIOB (or working towards)
• Proven experience in Healthcare within the construction sector or large Commercial Builds within the UK.
• Skilled in contract negotiations, and cost reporting
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts, procurement strategies, and digital toolsBenefits

Benefits

• Smart working, giving more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave plus 8 days public holiday
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more
• Smart Working policy (as noted above) The preference is that a Senior Quantity Surveyor would be on site regularly, 3 days per week. They will be overseeing other commercial staff, and will generally be expected to be on site each week.
• APPLICANTS MUST HAVE UNRESTRICTED RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK AS VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT INCLUDED.

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Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables