Senior Quantity Surveyor

Conrad Consulting Ltd; Westhill; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Scotland is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee commercial management across various projects. Responsibilities include leading commercial activities, mentoring junior staff, and managing project cost plans. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and hold a degree in Quantity Surveying. The position offers competitive benefits including early finishes on Fridays and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Early finish on Fridays (3:30pm)

32 days annual holiday entitlement

Access to Wellbeing Champions and Mental Health First Aiders

Generous contributory personal pension scheme

Profit share scheme

Employee Assistance Programme including up to five counselling sessions

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a contracting Quantity Surveying role, ready to step up to Senior level.

Responsibilities

• Manage full commercial oversight of projects.
• Lead day-to-day commercial activities across projects.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior surveyors.
• Prepare and review project cost plans and forecasts.
• Measure and value works carried out on site.

Skills

Commercial management

Leadership

Risk management

Cost planning

Procurement

Health & safety compliance

Education

Honours degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Overview

The business delivers high-quality building projects across both the public and private sectors. As a multi-skilled organisation, it places strong value on its people and is committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent. A professional, supportive and challenging working environment is offered, recognising the importance of an experienced commercial team.

Due to continued success across developments in Aberdeen, there is an opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to play a key role within the commercial function, providing leadership and commercial oversight across multiple projects.

The Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the full commercial management of projects, supporting operational teams while driving value, controlling risk and maximising profitability.

Key responsibilities

• Leading the day-to-day commercial and surveying activities across allocated projects

• Providing commercial leadership to project teams and mentoring junior surveyors

• Working closely with Project Managers to ensure full understanding of commercial performance, risks and opportunities

• Preparing, managing and reviewing project cost plans and forecasts through all stages of the project lifecycle

• Leading the procurement of subcontract packages, issuing tender enquiries, analysing returns and producing detailed tender reports

• Measuring and valuing works carried out on site, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contractual requirements

• Producing monthly valuations, cost value reconciliations, commercial reports, and managing variations and change control

• Proactively managing risk, margin and cash flow while maintaining a strong focus on health & safety

• Ensuring compliance with subcontract conditions, agreeing final accounts and authorising subcontractor payments

• Acting as a commercial point of reference for the wider business, reporting to senior management as required

This role requires the confidence and experience expected of a Senior Quantity Surveyor, with accountability for commercial performance and project outcomes.

About You

Do you:

• Hold an honours degree in Quantity Surveying?

• Have a minimum of 5 years experience in a contracting Quantity Surveying role, operating at Senior Quantity Surveyor level or ready to step up?

Benefits

• Early finish on Fridays (3:30pm)

• 32 days annual holiday entitlement

• Access to Wellbeing Champions and Mental Health First Aiders

• Generous contributory personal pension scheme

• Salary exchange pension with employer National Insurance savings included

• Profit share scheme

• Excellent death in service cover

• Employee Assistance Programme including up to five counselling sessions