Senior Quantity Surveyor - Lead Cost Control & Contracts

Kirby Group Engineering; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent package with room for negoti

Job summary

Kirby Group Engineering is looking for a commercially strong professional to lead project cost management and contract administration in Glasgow. You will work within a vibrant, agile team to ensure projects are delivered on time, to budget and to the required quality standards.

You will manage tender budgets, subcontracts, risk and client relations, while mentoring junior surveyors and contributing to the delivery of multi-year projects for blue-chip clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost management and tender budget validation.
• Proven ability to manage contracts with clients and subcontractors.
• Experience in procurement, risk and change management.
• Leadership and mentoring of junior quantity surveyors.

Responsibilities

• Review tender budgets and validate scope to ensure nothing is missed.
• Develop cost plans and maintain them weekly.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, interim valuations, and final accounts; process payments.
• Prepare weekly/monthly project reports with cost plans, cash flow, and risk assessments.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts with clients/subcontractors; ensure compliance.
• Oversee procurement, select suppliers, negotiate tenders, and manage supplier performance.
• Identify and mitigate project risks; document and communicate risk management activities.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to ensure project objectives and commercial topics are met.
• Lead and mentor junior team members; promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Cost management

Contract negotiation

Subcontract management

Risk assessment

Client liaison

Team leadership

Job description

Kirby Group Engineering is looking for a commercially strong professional to lead project cost management and contract administration in Glasgow. You will work within a vibrant, agile team to ensure projects are delivered on time, to budget and to the required quality standards.

You will manage tender budgets, subcontracts, risk and client relations, while mentoring junior surveyors and contributing to the delivery of multi-year projects for blue-chip clients.