Senior Quantity Surveyor | Diverse Scottish Utilities

ABS Commercial Solutions; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ABS Commercial Solutions is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a growing portfolio of Scotland-wide utilities and infrastructure projects. You will manage budgets, forecasts, payments and contract administration, working with Tier 1 and 2 contractors and utility providers.

You will take ownership of commercial activities, manage risks, and drive value across diverse project environments while collaborating with project managers and clients.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or in a comparable commercial role.
• Strong commercial management experience within utilities, infrastructure or civil engineering.
• Experience managing project costs, subcontractors, change control and contractual matters.
• A good understanding of relevant forms of contract, such as NEC, where applicable.
• Experience managing commercial risks, forecasting and financial performance.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to work independently, take ownership and make informed commercial decisions.
• A proactive approach to improving commercial outcomes and protecting project value.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial performance of projects or work packages from start to completion.
• Taking ownership of budgets, forecasts, valuations, applications for payment and financial reporting.
• Overseeing subcontractor procurement, commercial negotiations and account management.
• Managing change control, variations, compensation events and contractual entitlements where applicable.
• Administering contracts and ensuring compliance with commercial procedures and contractual requirements.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks, opportunities and potential financial exposure.
• Preparing and reviewing cost reports, forecasts, valuations and final accounts.
• Working closely with project managers, operational teams, clients and subcontractors.
• Supporting commercial negotiations and resolving contractual or financial issues.
• Identifying opportunities to improve commercial performance and protect project margins.
• Providing guidance and support to other members of the commercial team where required.

Skills

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Commercial management

Forecasting

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Change control

Contract administration

NEC contracts

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

ABS Commercial Solutions is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a growing portfolio of Scotland-wide utilities and infrastructure projects. You will manage budgets, forecasts, payments and contract administration, working with Tier 1 and 2 contractors and utility providers.

You will take ownership of commercial activities, manage risks, and drive value across diverse project environments while collaborating with project managers and clients.