Senior Quantity Surveyor

Your new company

This well-established civil engineering and groundworks contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality infrastructure projects across Scotland. With a growing portfolio in the education and commercial sectors, the company is known for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. They are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team and play a key role in delivering civils packages for schools and commercial buildings.

Your new role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of the financial and contractual management of civils packages on a range of education and commercial projects. You will be responsible for:

• Managing project costs from inception to completion
• Preparing and reviewing tender documents, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities, and other documentation
• Conducting cost analysis and value engineering
• Liaising with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure financial efficiency and compliance
• Overseeing subcontractor procurement and payments
• Monitoring project progress and preparing detailed reports
• Supporting junior QS staff and contributing to team development

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Proven experience in a similar role within the civils or construction sector
• Strong knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts
• Experience working on education and/or commercial building projects
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills
• A proactive and detail-oriented approach to problem-solving
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites as required

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on high-profile and technically challenging projects
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Career development and progression opportunities within a growing company
• Access to ongoing training and professional development

What you need to do now

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