Managing Quantity Surveyor Heavy Civils

Managing Quantity Surveyor - Glasgow
£85,000 - £100,000 + Car/Car Allowance
Major Infrastructure | Heavy Civils

An established civil engineering contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team in Glasgow.

The business delivers complex infrastructure projects across Scotland and has a strong pipeline of work across heavy civil engineering, utilities and energy infrastructure.

This is a senior commercial position offering responsibility for the delivery of major projects from contract award through to final account, while also supporting the wider commercial team.

The role

As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial performance of a portfolio of infrastructure projects, working closely with project, operational and senior management teams.

Responsibilities will include:

Leading the commercial management of major civil engineering projects
Managing projects throughout the full commercial life cycle
Contract administration across a range of standard forms of contract
Managing applications, valuations, variations and change
Cost reporting, forecasting and commercial performance management
Subcontract procurement and management
Managing commercial risk and identifying opportunities
Supporting contractual correspondence and project governanc
Managing final accounts
Supporting and mentoring members of the commercial team
Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and project stakeholders
What we are looking for

You will ideally have:

Significant Quantity Surveying experience within heavy civils or major infrastructure
Previous experience operating at Senior Quantity Surveyor, Managing Quantity Surveyor or equivalent level
Strong knowledge of major construction contracts, particularly NEC
FIDIC experience
Experience managing projects through the full commercial lifecycle
Strong subcontract management, cost control and forecasting experience
Experience managing commercial risk and contractual change
The ability to work effectively alongside operational and senior management teams
Experience of other international or major infrastructure contract forms would be advantageous.
Package

The position offers a salary of £85,000 - £100,000 depending on experience, alongside a competitive vehicle package and wider benefits.

The role is predominantly Glasgow based and would suit someone looking to take a senior commercial position within an established contractor delivering a long-term pipeline of major infrastructure work.

If you have a strong heavy civils background and would like to discuss the opportunity confidentially, please apply with your CV or get in touch.

FOOTNOTE:

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