Senior Quantity Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; Inverness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the construction sector is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic commercial team in Inverness. This role offers the chance to work on high-value projects across various sectors in the North of Scotland. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing commercial risks, preparing cost reports, and collaborating with the design and operational teams. With a competitive salary based on experience and a range of benefits including a company car or allowance, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their career in a supportive environment. If you are ready to take the next step, this opportunity awaits you.

Benefits

Company Car or Car Allowance

Generous Employee Pension Contribution

Several Other Benefits-in-Kind

Qualifications

• Significant experience in contracting QS role is essential.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assess and mitigate commercial and contractual risks of projects.
• Prepare and present monthly cost reports and certify payments.
• Develop project cost plans and procure subcontract work packages.

Skills

Commercial Risk Assessment

Contractual Risk Management

Cost Reporting

Project Cost Planning

Procurement

Valuation of Works

Health and Safety Awareness

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

IT Software

Job description

Job Description

An Inverness based construction group have a requirement for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. This organisation boasts a significant portfolio of successfully delivered high-value projects across the North of Scotland, within a variety of sectors. Due to recent contract wins, there is a need to grow the team, resulting in a new Senior QS vacancy.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Assess and mitigate commercial and contractual risks of allocated projects
2. Liaison with the senior operational management to ensure understanding of commercial matters relating to the project and support successful operational delivery
3. Prepare and present monthly cost reports, value works completed by sub-contractors and certify interim and final payments
4. Development of project cost plans and working closely with the design team and operational colleagues through the pre-construction process
5. Procurement of subcontract work packages, issuing detailed tender reports in advance of subcontractor appointments
6. Measuring and valuing works carried out on site
7. Formulation of Monthly Valuations, Commercial reporting, the identification and valuation of variations and the control of expenditure
8. Recognise health and safety, risk and margin when carrying out all works

Core benefits:

1. Starting salary is based on experience (Contractors typical salary for this role is above market average)
2. Company Car or Car Allowance
3. Generous employee pension contribution
4. Several other benefits-in-kind

Application Requirements:

1. Significant experience in a contracting QS role is essential
2. Applicants in a QS role looking to make a step-up to Senior QS will be considered
3. Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
4. Strong IT skills
5. Effective written and verbal communication skills

Should the position be of interest apply now or for further information and an informal confidential discussion about the role, get in touch on 01224 965 505.