Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civils

First Task; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee project financials and contract management. Candidates should have an HND/HNC in Quantity Surveying and experience with various contract types. Responsibilities include financial reporting, subcontractor management, and project progress monitoring. This position offers a chance to work on multiple exciting projects in a vibrant location.

Qualifications

• HND/HNC in Quantity Surveying or relevant construction qualification.
• Experience with NEC, FIDIC, JCT contracts.
• Strong civils subcontracting background.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial control systems.
• Liaise on financial aspects of contracts.
• Monitor progress on site and issue required notices.
• Prepare forecasts of cost and value.
• Vet quotations and ensure compliance.
• Manage subcontractor accounts effectively.
• Attend meetings to represent company's interests.

Skills

Financial control systems

Contract valuation

Project management

Subcontractor management

Education

HND/HNC in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

First Task Professional are working with a well established civils and infrastructure contractor to recruit a Senior Quantity for project wins in the Edinburgh area. There is an extremely strong pipeline of work in the city ranging from £2-15m, which currently runs to Q2 2027.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial control systems and report monthly on Cost/Value Reconciliation.
• Liaise with and advise on all financial aspects of contracts, ensuring that valuations are maximised, certified and paid on time.
• To monitor progress on site and take a lead issuing required notices in accordance with contract procedures and timescales.
• Prepare forecasts of cost and value of all trades including Preliminaries, monitor and report on same.
• To ensure that all quotations are carefully vetted and comply with the specification ensuring that the most competitive bids are obtained.
• To manage subcontractors accounts accurately and effectively to enhance contract performance.
• Attend Progress and other meetings as necessary to represent the company's interests.

Qualifications

• At HND/HNC in Quantity Surveying or relevant construction qualification.
• Experience of NEC, FIDIC, JCT forms of contract.
• Strong civils subcontracting background.
• Open to principal contractor background.
• IT literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.