Senior Quantity Surveyor

James Gray Recruitment; Scotland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading recruitment firm as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, managing critical infrastructure and energy projects across Scotland. You will lead commercial management involving cost control, NEC contract administration, and client engagement, while offering competitive benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary + car/allowance

Career development & training

25+ days holiday + volunteer days

Pension, life insurance & health cash plan

Supportive team and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civils-focused Quantity Surveying.
• Expertise in NEC contracts.
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple civils & energy projects.
• Manage project budgets and timelines.
• Engage with clients and delivery teams.

Skills

Commercial management

NEC contract administration

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Relevant commercial qualification

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor Vacancy - Central Scotland | Civils & Energy Sector | Permanent | Full-time

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready to step up, or a Senior QS looking for a new challenge? Join a forward-thinking civil engineering team working on critical infrastructure and energy projects across Scotland. You'll take the lead on commercial management from start to finish — including cost control, NEC contract administration, subcontractor procurement, CVRs, and client engagement. This is your chance to own your projects and make a measurable impact.

What You’ll Be Doing:

1. Overseeing multiple civils & energy projects
2. Managing project budgets and timelines
3. Handling NEC3/4 contracts and commercial reporting
4. Engaging with clients, suppliers, and delivery teams
5. Driving change management and procurement strategy

What You’ll Bring:

1. Proven experience in civils-focused Quantity Surveying
2. NEC contract expertise
3. A relevant commercial qualification (or equivalent experience)
4. Strong communication & stakeholder management skills

What’s in It for You:

1. Competitive salary + car/allowance
2. Career development & training
3. 25+ days holiday + volunteer days
4. Pension, life insurance & health cash plan
5. A supportive team and real progression opportunities

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