Senior Quantity Surveyor – Lead Scotland Projects

Kier Group; Stepps, City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Scotland team, based in Stepps or Edinburgh. You will lead commercial delivery on projects ranging from £10M to £100M, supporting the project team from PCSA through delivery to final account.

Based in Stepps or Edinburgh, with 40 hours per week and some flexibility. You will manage procurement, cost control, and commercial reporting while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Experience managing high-value construction projects in a main contracting environment.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3/4 and JCT/SBCC suite of contracts.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to influence project outcomes.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Feasibility studies.
• Procurement of contracts and services.
• Assessing subcontractor bids, negotiating and appointing.
• Managing and mitigating project costs and risks to enhance value for money whilst maintaining quality standards.
• Preparing and submitting valuations, applications, and monthly Cost Value Reconciliation Reports.
• Leading procurement activities including tender evaluations, contract negotiations, and subcontractor management.
• Identifying and managing variations, compensation events, and change control processes.
• Mentoring junior commercial staff and collaborating with project managers, design teams, and clients.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

NEC3/4 contracts

JCT/SBCC contracts

Job description

Kier Group is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Scotland team, based in Stepps or Edinburgh. You will lead commercial delivery on projects ranging from £10M to £100M, supporting the project team from PCSA through delivery to final account.

Based in Stepps or Edinburgh, with 40 hours per week and some flexibility. You will manage procurement, cost control, and commercial reporting while mentoring junior staff.