Senior Quantity Surveyor

James Gray Recruitment; Inverness; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established construction firm is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage a £13 million refurbishment project in the Scottish Highlands. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying and a strong track record in large-scale renovations. This role involves overseeing commercial activities, preparing valuations, ensuring contract compliance, and maintaining effective communication with the project team.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering large-scale refurb projects with a main contractor.
• Strong understanding of NEC, JCT or SBCC contracts.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload across a remote site.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all commercial activities across the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and manage valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Ensure contract compliance (NEC, JCT, SBCC).
• Provide cost advice and reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Manage subcontractor procurement and payments.

Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Major Refurbishment Project | Highlands

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading main contractor on a £13 million refurbishment project based in the Scottish Highlands.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of the project from pre-construction through to final accounts, working closely with the wider project and client teams to ensure cost control, contract compliance, and successful delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all commercial activities across the project lifecycle
• Prepare and manage valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Ensure contract compliance (NEC, JCT, SBCC)
• Provide cost advice and reporting to senior stakeholders
• Manage subcontractor procurement and payments

What We’re Looking For:

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• Proven track record delivering large-scale refurb projects with a main contractor
• Strong understanding of NEC, JCT or SBCC contracts
• Excellent communication, negotiation and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and manage workload across a remote site

If you're ready to take ownership of a high-profile project and work with a dynamic team, feel free to send across your CV or reach out for a confidential chat.

James Gray Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. James Gray encourages equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates, regardless of race, sex, disability, beliefs, sexual orientation, or age.