Senior Quantity Surveyor

BAM UK & Ireland; Kilsyth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living-away allowance

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Company car/car allowance/travel ance

8 % matched pension contributions

26 days holiday

Wellbeing days

Volunteering day

Personal and professional development

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland is recruiting an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to strengthen our team on the Fanellan substation near Beauly, Inverness-shire. Initially based in Kilsyth before transitioning to site, you will be on site at least 3 days a week with some time at Kilsyth or Inverness head offices.

A living-away allowance and benefits are included. This role demands strong commercial skills, board-level collaboration, and the ability to mentor teams across complex infrastructure projects

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Quantity Surveyor or at Quantity Surveyor level seeking progression.
• Experience of NEC forms of contract.
• Ability to mentor and coach direct reports.
• Ability to establish collaborative relationships with the project team.
• Relevant qualification (Degree, HNC/D).

Responsibilities

• Manage diverse projects with focus on quality, timeliness and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate in joint venture projects and build productive relationships.
• Excel in contract negotiation for optimized project profitability.
• Mentor teams and enhance operational capabilities.
• Provide commercial strategy through client representatives.
• Produce monthly/quarterly cost performance data and reports.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Mentoring

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree

HNC/D

CICES

RICS

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Building a sustainable tomorrow

BAM UK & Ireland is looking to recruit an experienced and motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor who can strengthen our existing team on the new Fanellan substation, located near Beauly, Inverness-shire.Initially, you will be based out of our Kilsyth office, before transitioning to site during the project delivery phase where you will likely be on site a minimum of 3 days per week with the remaining 2 days at one of our head offices (Kilsyth or Inverness). A living-away allowance will be provided for working away from home along with other package benefits.This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high-performing team working on complex and meaningful infrastructure projects that are shaping the future of energy in Scotland.

Making Possible

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the following:

Managing diverse projects, ensuring quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness, with an emphasis on adding valueCollaborating in joint venture projects, building productive relationshipsExcelling in contract negotiation for optimized project profitabilityMentoring teams and enhancing operational capabilitiesShowcasing exceptional collaboration and communication skillsExcelling in multitasking to meet deliverables without compromising qualityManage, supervise and mentor your “reports” within the commercial structureProvide and control the strategy of commercial contacts with client's representativesProvide commercial contact with supply chain partners through pre-contract meetings, contract vetting and input to subcontract documentsCommercial management of subcontractorsMonitor the timely production of reliable cost performance dataProduce and present monthly/quarterly reportsBe responsible for the timely production of appropriate levels of applications for payments in accordance with the provisions of the conditions of contractProviding commercial advice to the site team and management on all contractual issuesProduce the financial assessment of insurance claims with the insurer's representatives

What do you bring to the role?

Necessary:

Successful experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, or at Quantity Surveyor level looking to take the next step in your career, demonstrating effective core commercial skillsExperience of NEC forms of contractDemonstrable ability to mentor and coach direct reportsAbility to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with the project team including the Client, Project Managers and DesignersHave the confidence and ability to work within a team environment, and to have a positive influence on outcomesRelevant qualification (Degree, HNC/D) ???????

Advantageous:

Early Contractor Involvement experienceExperience of target cost contractsRelevant Professional qualification (CICES/RICS)

What's in it for you?

Competitive salaryA wide range of family-friendly policiesCompany car/car allowance/travel allowance8 % matched pension contributionsPrivate healthcareLife assurance26 days holiday2 wellbeing days1 volunteering dayPersonal and professional development