Senior Quantity Surveyor & Commercial Lead – Hybrid

Kenton Black

Kellas

Hybrid

GBP 65,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Company pension
Annual bonus scheme
Car allowance
Fuel support
Hybrid working

Job summary

Kenton Black is seeking a permanent Managing Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding team in Dundee. The role oversees the commercial team, cost management, contracts, and financial reporting across large-scale projects with hybrid working arrangements.

The candidate should have a minimum of 3 years' experience as a senior QS, strong knowledge of cost management and contracts, and ideally a Quantity Surveying degree. Opportunity for progression and a competitive package.

Qualifications

  • Senior quantity surveyor with 3+ years' construction experience.
  • Strong cost management, contracts, and dispute resolution knowledge.
  • Prefer degree in Quantity Surveying.
  • Proven track record delivering projects within budget.

Responsibilities

  • Manage costs from estimates to final figures.
  • Prepare and review contract documents.
  • Conduct site visits to monitor progress.
  • Provide input on cost-effective, compliant solutions.
  • Monitor and control project budgets.
  • Handle variations, claims, and disputes.
  • Produce progress reports, forecasts, updates.
  • Mentor junior quantity surveyors.

Skills

Cost management
Dispute resolution
Analytical skills
Organisational skills
Communication skills

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Kenton Black is seeking a permanent Managing Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding team in Dundee. The role oversees the commercial team, cost management, contracts, and financial reporting across large-scale projects with hybrid working arrangements.

The candidate should have a minimum of 3 years' experience as a senior QS, strong knowledge of cost management and contracts, and ideally a Quantity Surveying degree. Opportunity for progression and a competitive package.

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