Quantity Surveying-Jobs in Großbritannien

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Westhill, Aberdeenshire (with occasional site travel)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Activus Recruitment is proud to be supporting a respected civil engineering, multi-utility and HDD contractor in their search for an experienced Quantity Surveyor. The business delivers high-quality groundworks, utilities and infrastructure solutions across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and wider regions, offering excellent long-term career prospects.

The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for managing cost control, contractual obligations and commercial reporting across multiple civil engineering projects. This role offers an excellent balance of office-based duties and on-site engagement.

• Maintain strong communication with clients, Contract Managers and engineering teams
• Produce monthly CVRs and present commercial updates to senior management
• Prepare and submit Applications for Payment in line with contract timelines
• Manage subcontractors, including assessment of applications, compensation events and final accounts
• Attend client meetings and maintain high professional standards
• Prepare monthly project cashflow forecasts
• Identify contractual risks and opportunities and support project teams accordingly
• Promote consistent use of the Integrated Management System

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying preferred
• Proven experience as a QS for either a main contractor or subcontractor
• Background in civil engineering projects such as earthworks, infrastructure or plotworks beneficial
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office
• Experience managing subcontractors and ensuring contract compliance
• Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills
• Self-motivated, proactive and capable of working independently or as part of a team
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Unrestricted Right to Work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
• Experience in utilities or HDD advantageous but not essential

• Competitive salary
• Private healthcare
• Car allowance
• Company pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment