Senior Quantity Surveyor - Water & Wastewater (Hybrid)

RSE Water; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading salary based on your/

Company Car Allowance

Hybrid Working (where applicable)

Private Healthcare (Personal)

Holiday Allowance 31 days per year, 33

Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work

Discounted National Gym Membership

Professional Fees Paid

Employee Discount Platform

EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme

Job summary

RSE is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery of water projects across Scotland and the North of England. You will oversee pre- and post-award activities, procurement strategies, NEC contracts, and cost/value reporting.

You’ll manage a team of surveyors, drive risk and opportunity reviews, and ensure robust financial controls and stakeholder reporting within a culture of innovation at RSE. Hybrid working is available where applicable.

Qualifications

• RICS recognised qualification (or equivalent) in Surveying, Construction, Civil Engineering, or Structural Engineering.
• Experience in a Quantity Surveying role.
• Experience in setting and agreeing commercial strategies, procurement, cost/value reconciliation, reporting, project management, negotiation and settlement of accounts/claims.
• Experience in NEC contracts would be beneficial.
• Ability to delegate to and manage a team of commercial staff.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Responsibilities

• Involvement in pre-award activities such as tender reviews, risk/value analysis and evaluation as well as advising on procurement strategies.
• Running of specific portfolio of projects and frameworks, incorporating all facets of commercial/contractual administration and liaison from pre-award and invitation to tender stage through to completion.
• Preparation, development, and analysis of framework wide commercial reports both internally and for the Client(s).
• Tracking the payment status of projects and programmes/frameworks.
• Notifying the Managing QS of individual project and wider programme/framework performance and expectations whilst identifying risks and opportunities as they may materialise.
• Carry out all other tasks as requested within the post holder's appropriate skill set.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Contract administration

NEC contracts experience

Driving licence

Education

RICS recognised qualification in Surveying/Construction/Engineering

Job description

RSE is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery of water projects across Scotland and the North of England. You will oversee pre- and post-award activities, procurement strategies, NEC contracts, and cost/value reporting.

You’ll manage a team of surveyors, drive risk and opportunity reviews, and ensure robust financial controls and stakeholder reporting within a culture of innovation at RSE. Hybrid working is available where applicable.