Senior Quantity Surveyor – Hybrid (Water Sector)

WGM Engineering Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days’ holiday

Pension scheme (6% employer)

Life assurance 3x salary

Salary sacrifice options

Flexible benefits programme

Remote and hybrid working options

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Company sick pay

Employee discount programme

Job summary

WGM Engineering Ltd, part of RSK Group, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team in Glasgow on a permanent, full-time basis. The role offers hybrid working and will support projects across the UK water portfolio.

You will provide commercial support on contracts, manage variations, ensure timely delivery to budget, and liaise with clients and external parties on payments and claims.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or RICS-qualified.
• Highly competent in MS Excel and Word.
• Ability to interpret contract documents and drawings.
• Skilled in financial cost control and change management.
• Experience in Construction or Engineering.
• Knowledge of NEC4 Conditions of Contract.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience supporting dispute avoidance and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide Commercial expertise within designated projects to maximise returns
• Produce accurate monthly cost and value forecasting of all projects and manage change control
• Implement effective commercial processes across the business
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external parties
• Maintain and enhance profitability and minimise risk by applying best commercial practice
• Maintain positive cash flow at all times
• Promote Commercial awareness within the business

Skills

Cost control

Contract interpretation

NEC4 knowledge

Financial forecasting

Communication skills

Deadline driven

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS qualification

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

WGM Engineering Ltd, part of RSK Group, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team in Glasgow on a permanent, full-time basis. The role offers hybrid working and will support projects across the UK water portfolio.

You will provide commercial support on contracts, manage variations, ensure timely delivery to budget, and liaise with clients and external parties on payments and claims.