Senior Quantity Surveyor

Emtec Group; Milton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

33 days holiday

Holiday Purchase/Sell Scheme

Contributory Pension

Life Assurance

Development opportunities

Wellness Programme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Emtec Building Services, part of the Emtec Group, is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the Building Services team in Uddingston. You will support commercial delivery across Scotland on a range of mechanical and electrical projects.

This is a senior role with responsibility for commercial outcomes, cost control and client relations, offering growth within a growing M&E business.

Qualifications

• Relevant Quantity Surveying experience within MEP/building services.
• Strong numerical, communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline is preferred; professional membership advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial ownership of projects and drive them to successful outcomes.
• Work with project teams to manage costs, value, cash flow and performance.
• Manage applications for payment, variations and final accounts.
• Provide practical contractual advice and help navigate commercial issues.
• Manage subcontractor accounts from terms to payments and variations.
• Produce monthly cost and value reports and contribute to reviews/forecasts.
• Spot commercial risks and opportunities early and ensure theyre properly managed.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Cost control

Contract administration

Numerical skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Location: Uddingston

Emtec Building Services is a leading M&E contractor delivering end-to-end mechanical and electrical solutions across commercial, industrial and public sector projects.

We're looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Building Services team in Uddingston, supporting the commercial delivery of a range of mechanical and electrical projects across Scotland.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to take on more commercial responsibility, or an established Senior QS looking for their next move within a growing M&E business.

What Youll Be Doing

• Taking commercial ownership of your projects and helping drive them towards a successful outcome.

• Working closely with project teams to keep a firm handle on costs, value, cash flow and commercial performance.

• Managing applications for payment, variations and final accounts.

• Providing practical contractual advice and helping the team navigate commercial issues as they arise.

• Managing subcontractor accounts, from agreeing terms through to payments and variations.

• Producing monthly cost and value reports and contributing to project reviews and forecasts.

• Spotting commercial risks and opportunities early and making sure theyre properly managed.

What Youll Bring

We're looking for someone with strong commercial experience within MEP, building Services or a similar construction environment. Youll be commercially aware, practical, and confident taking ownership, with the ability to build strong relationships with project teams, clients and subcontractors.

• Relevant Quantity Surveying experience, ideally at Senior level or an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready for the next step.

• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and commercial processes.

• Familiarity with the Construction Act and standard forms of contract including SBCC and NEC

• Strong numerical, communication, negotiation and organisational skills.

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline is preferred.

• Membership of RICS, CIOB or CICES would be advantageous.

• A full UK driving licence.

What's In It for You

• Attractive Salary Package: Based on skills and experience includes a car allowance

• Generous Holidays: 33 days of holiday (inclusive of public holidays), increasing with length of service.

• Holiday Purchase/Sell Scheme: Additional flexibility to suit your needs.

• Contributory Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our contributory pension plan.

• Life Assurance: Peace of mind for you and your family.

• Development Opportunities: Excellent training and support for career growth.

• Wellness Support: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and wellness portal.

• Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from our Employee Discounts Platform.

Youll be joining a team thats genuinely supportive, down-to-earth and focused on doing things properly with plenty of opportunity to develop and progress as the business continues to grow.

Emtec Group is an equal opportunities employer. Were committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive.