We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established civil engineering contractor delivering a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects across Scotland. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to play a key commercial role, supporting senior management on major projects from tender stage through to final account.
The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will work closely with Commercial Managers, Contracts Managers and Site Teams to ensure effective cost control, contractual compliance and commercial success across multiple civil engineering schemes. This position offers long-term career progression, exposure to complex infrastructure projects and the chance to work within a collaborative and forward-thinking business.
Job Title
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location
Scotland
The Role
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of civil engineering projects, ensuring accurate cost reporting, financial forecasting and contract administration. You will provide commercial support throughout the project lifecycle, helping to maximise profitability while maintaining strong client and subcontractor relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Commercial Director, Contracts Managers and Site Teams with commercial and contractual matters.
Manage project cost reporting, forecasting, budgets and financial performance.
Prepare, review and administer commercial and contractual documentation.
Assess variations, quotations and rates for additional works.
Prepare and submit applications for payment and negotiate final accounts.
Attend client and site meetings, representing the commercial function.
Review tender documentation and support project handovers.
Procure, negotiate and manage subcontract packages from award through to final account.
Prepare, evaluate and negotiate claims where required.
Review subcontractor final accounts and prepare commercial reports.
Ensure compliance with contract conditions including NEC, ICE or similar forms of contract.
Promote compliance with Health & Safety and company procedures.
Keep up to date with industry legislation, contractual changes and best practice.
Participate in training and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
Previous experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, infrastructure or construction.
Strong knowledge of NEC, ICE and other standard forms of contract.
Proven experience in cost management, forecasting and commercial reporting.
Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical ability with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise workloads effectively.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and commercial management software.
Good understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation.
Benefits
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunity to work on major civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.
Exposure to a wide variety of challenging and high-profile projects across Scotland
Salary description
£70000.00 - £75000.00 per year