Senior Quantity Surveyor — Contract & Cost Management

scottishwater; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus scheme

SW Splash rewards

38 days holiday

Job summary

Scottish Water is hiring a Quantity Surveyor to work within the project delivery team. You will handle contract administration, cost control and supplier engagement while reporting to the Commercial Team Manager.

The role operates on a balanced hybrid basis with salary grade 7. Applicants should have a Quantity Surveying qualification and substantial experience in contract management within construction or infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor across construction, infrastructure, private practice, or contracting.
• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Project Management.
• Experience with NEC contract forms and contract administration.
• Strong numerical and information management skills.
• Familiarity with costing, reporting systems and IT literacy.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract administration through the project lifecycle, including change management and final accounts.
• Monitor budgets, check supplier quotations and forecast project spend.
• Collaborate with project teams to build strong relationships.
• Support development of team members and share knowledge.
• Ensure contract documents align with best practices and Scottish Water procedures.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Contract administration

NEC contracts

Cost reporting

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Quantity Surveying / Construction / Project Management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Scottish Water is hiring a Quantity Surveyor to work within the project delivery team. You will handle contract administration, cost control and supplier engagement while reporting to the Commercial Team Manager.

The role operates on a balanced hybrid basis with salary grade 7. Applicants should have a Quantity Surveying qualification and substantial experience in contract management within construction or infrastructure.