Senior Quantity Surveyor

Emtec Group; Uddingston; 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 Scheme

Life Assurance

Development Opportunities

Wellness Support

Employee Discounts Platform

Job summary

Emtec Building Services in Uddingston is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of mechanical and electrical projects across Scotland. You will work with project teams to control costs, value, cash flow and performance, while managing payments, variations and final accounts.

We seek an experienced QS with strong contract knowledge, familiarity with SBCC and NEC forms, and membership in RICS/CIOB/CICES preferred. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Taking commercial ownership of projects and driving successful outcomes.
• Collaborating with project teams to manage costs, value, cash flow and performance.
• Managing applications for payment, variations and final accounts.
• Providing practical contractual advice and helping navigate commercial issues.
• Managing subcontractor accounts from terms to payments and variations.
• Producing monthly cost and value reports and supporting reviews and forecasts.
• Spotting commercial risks and opportunities early and managing them.

Skills

Numerical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Organisational skills

Contract knowledge

Driving licence

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 You’ll 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 they’re properly managed.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone with strong commercial experience within MEP, building Services or a similar construction environment. You’ll 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.

You’ll be joining a team that’s 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. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive.

If it sounds like something you’d enjoy being part of, we’d love to hear from you.