Commercial QS

Our Management team at Aqua-Tech in Edinburgh is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to help support clients across various workstreams mainly in the Utilities sector. This role will involve managing and overseeing contractual, financial, and commercial activities of the Company’s projects and frameworks. You’ll support a team of Project Managers and Operations Director, ensuring best practice is followed and key deliverables are met.

Some of Your Key Duties Include:

• 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 commercial reports both internally and for our Client(s).
• Tracking the payment status of projects and programmes/frameworks.
• Notifying the Project Managers/Operations Director 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.

What Do You Need?

• RICS recognised qualification (or equivalent) in one or more of the following – Surveying, Construction, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Previous proven experience in a Quantity Surveying role.
• Experience of setting and agreeing commercial strategies, procurement, cost/value reconciliation/reporting, project management, negotiation and settlement of accounts, negotiation, and settlement of claims.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Who Are We?

Aqua-Tech solves problems through our dual approach of connecting clients with the right talent or innovative problem solving with our Technical Services.

Headquartered in Edinburgh with bases in Inverness, Glasgow and Bamber Bridge we provide local support to ever growing core client portfolios. 

Our multiple sector approach with our core and innovative services provides clients with accurate, safe, efficient and intelligent solutions.  

What We Offer

Industry-leading salary based on your experience.

• Hybrid Working (where applicable)
• A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go.
• Private Healthcare (Personal)
• Holiday Allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years’ service.
• 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