Quantity Surveyor in Inverness, Highlands

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Inverness, Scottish Highlands
Company: Leading Tier 1 Main Contractor
Salary: Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a leading Tier 1 main contractor on a range of high-profile construction projects based in and around Inverness and the wider Scottish Highlands.

With a strong pipeline of secured work and an established reputation for delivering complex construction projects, this is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading business offering long-term career prospects, professional development and the chance to work on some of the region's most significant schemes.

The Role:

As Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial management and successful delivery of construction projects, working closely with the wider operational and commercial teams.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the commercial aspects of construction projects from procurement through to final account.
• Preparing and managing project budgets, forecasts and cost reports.
• Subcontractor procurement, negotiation and account management.
• Managing valuations, variations and change control.
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities.
• Ensuring contractual compliance and effective cost control.
• Working closely with project managers, site teams and senior commercial management.
• Supporting the preparation and agreement of final accounts.

About You:

• We are keen to speak with Quantity Surveyors who have:
• Experience working within the construction industry, ideally with a main contractor.
• A good understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes.
• Experience managing subcontractor packages and project costs.
• Strong negotiation, communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a wider project team.
• A proactive and commercially focused approach.
• Candidates with experience working for a Tier 1 or established main contractor will be particularly attractive.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Attractive company benefits package.
• Opportunity to work for a leading Tier 1 contractor.
• Involvement in major construction projects across the Highlands.
• Long-term career progression and development opportunities.
• Supportive and established commercial team.

Interested?

If you're a Quantity Surveyor looking for your next opportunity in Inverness and would like to join a leading Tier 1 contractor with an excellent pipeline of work, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion.

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