Senior Quantity Surveyor - Remote + Site Travel

Mitie; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction services company is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial aspects of projects in Scotland, working remotely with site travel. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Quantity Surveying, have over 10 years of experience in the Utilities or Civil Engineering sectors, and demonstrate strong commercial acumen. Key responsibilities include negotiating contractual variations, preparing payment applications, and managing budgets. This role promises a dynamic work environment with a focus on delivering high-quality results.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in a similar role within Utilities, Civil Engineering, Oil & Gas, or M&E industries.
• Sound understanding of standard forms of contract (e.g. NEC, JCT, FIDIC).
• Flexibility to travel to project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all commercial aspects of assigned projects.
• Negotiate and prepare contractual variations with clients and subcontractors.
• Prepare and agree monthly payment applications with clients.
• Maintain budgetary control and prepare cost-to-completion forecasts.

Skills

Strong commercial acumen

Numerical analysis skills

Stakeholder management

Ability to work under pressure

Influencing skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

A leading construction services company is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial aspects of projects in Scotland, working remotely with site travel. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Quantity Surveying, have over 10 years of experience in the Utilities or Civil Engineering sectors, and demonstrate strong commercial acumen. Key responsibilities include negotiating contractual variations, preparing payment applications, and managing budgets. This role promises a dynamic work environment with a focus on delivering high-quality results.