Senior Quantity Surveyor

westlakesrecruit; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage project commercial activities in Grangemouth, Scotland. The role entails overseeing cash flow, preparing cost reports, and administering contracts. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Quantity Surveying and possesses strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required, along with experience in construction projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or equivalent experience.
• Strong commercial acumen with success in construction projects.
• Expertise in NEC and Methods of Measurement.

Responsibilities

• Manage project commercial activities and cash flow.
• Prepare and review CVRs for cost reporting.
• Administer contracts and manage variations.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Cost reporting

Project controls

Negotiation skills

Analytical approach

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a quantity surveyor to be engaged on a permanent basis in Grangemouth, Scotland.

What you'll be doing

• Take ownership of project commercial management, ensuring accurate measurement, valuation, and timely cash collection to maintain healthy project cash flow.
• Support the preparation and review of weekly and monthly CVRs, ensuring cost and value reporting is robust and reliable.
• Administer contracts effectively, managing Early Warnings, Compensation Events, and variations in line with NEC and other standard forms.
• Work closely with suppliers and subcontractors, from procurement through to final account, driving performance and ensuring best value.
• Provide commercial insight and productivity analysis to support tender compliance and accurate forecasting.
• Lead or support negotiations on unit rates, variations, and KPIs, protecting margins while maintaining positive client relationships.
• Monitor contract KPIs, recommend improvements, and ensure compliance with agreed targets and standards.

What you\'ll bring

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong commercial acumen with proven success in construction or infrastructure projects.
• Expertise in Standard Forms of Contract (particularly NEC) and Methods of Measurement.
• Proficiency in cost reporting, cash flow management, and project controls.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• A professional, analytical, and collaborative approach, with the ability to influence outcomes and add value to every stage of the project.

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