Senior Quantity Surveyor

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Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major substation project in Orkney. The role involves managing financial elements, overseeing contract administration, and providing commercial insights. Candidates should possess extensive experience in construction and a degree in Quantity Surveying, with excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary reflective of experience

Opportunity to work on prestigious renewable energy projects

Comprehensive benefits package

Pension contributions

Healthcare provisions

Holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor role within construction or infrastructure sectors.
• Comprehensive knowledge of contract management, especially NEC contracts.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all financial elements of the substation project.
• Oversee contract administration and compliance.
• Provide strategic commercial insights to optimise project profitability.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Financial Analysis

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Orkney, Scotland
Project: Substation Project (part of a major renewable energy programme)
Company: Renowned civil engineering contractor

About the Role

Our client, a highly regarded civil engineering contractor, has been awarded several significant projects across the North of Scotland, including substation, overhead line, and subsea cable route works for their key client, SSEN. As part of this expansion, they are looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their established team, focusing on a major substation project in Orkney.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all financial elements of the substation project, ensuring strict adherence to budgets and quality standards.
• Oversee contract administration, including negotiations, compliance, and dispute resolution.
• Provide strategic commercial insights to optimise project profitability and minimise financial risk.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to achieve project goals.
• Undertake cost analysis and forecasting to support informed decision-making.
• Support and mentor junior quantity surveyors, encouraging their career progression.
• Collaborate with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure contracts are executed efficiently and on time.
• Prepare and deliver detailed financial reports, including monthly assessments and payment applications.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings to enhance overall project efficiency.
• Maintain accurate and thorough financial records and documentation for all contracts.

Qualifications and Skills

Essential:

• Extensive experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor role within construction or infrastructure sectors.
• Comprehensive knowledge of contract management, with expertise in NEC contracts or equivalent frameworks.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to develop effective professional relationships.
• Advanced financial and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a closely related field.

Desirable:

• Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is advantageous but not required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary reflective of your experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to work on prestigious renewable energy projects.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment prioritising professional growth and well-being.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:


• Pension contributions
• Healthcare provisions
• Holiday allowance

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV. For further details, contact Kirstin Marshall on 01786 446651, quoting Job ID J44981.

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