Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Glasgow | Up to £60,000 + Excellent Benefits | Permanent

Commercial Leadership on Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Projects
Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career with a leading civil engineering contractor?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation delivering a diverse portfolio of highways and civil engineering projects across Scotland. Working alongside an experienced commercial leadership team, you will play a key role in the successful commercial delivery of infrastructure schemes while supporting the development of junior members of the commercial team.

This position offers the opportunity to work across multiple projects, taking ownership of commercial performance from procurement through to final account, while contributing to the continued success of a well-established business.

The Role
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of a portfolio of highways and civil engineering projects, ensuring strong financial performance and effective contract administration throughout the project lifecycle.
Working closely with the Commercial Manager, Project Managers and operational teams, you will provide commercial support across procurement, subcontract management, forecasting, valuations and change management, while also mentoring junior Quantity Surveyors and contributing to the continued development of the commercial function.

What You'll Be Doing
·Managing the commercial delivery of multiple civil engineering and highways projects.
·Administering NEC contracts, including change management and compensation events.
·Preparing valuations, applications for payment, cost reports and financial forecasts.
·Procuring and managing subcontractors, including negotiations and final accounts.
·Monitoring project costs, commercial risks and opportunities to maximise project performance.
·Working closely with operational teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.
·Building strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
·Supporting and mentoring junior Quantity Surveyors, helping to develop the commercial team.

About You
To be considered, you'll ideally have:
·Previous experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, highways or infrastructure.
·Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial management principles.
·Experience managing subcontract procurement, valuations, forecasting, cost reporting and final accounts.
·Excellent commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
·Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
·The ability to build effective relationships with clients, project teams and supply chain partners.
·Highways, infrastructure or wider civil engineering experience is highly desirable.

What's on Offer
·Salary of £55,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience)
·Excellent benefits package.
·Permanent, full-time position.
·Hybrid working with 3-4 days per week in the office and on site.
·Exposure to a diverse portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
·Ongoing professional development and clear opportunities for career progression within a growing commercial team.
·Supportive and collaborative working environment.
 
If you're a Quantity Surveyor looking to join a business delivering civil engineering and infrastructure projects while continuing to develop your commercial expertise, we'd love to hear from you.
 
FOOTNOTE:
 
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. 
 
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Charlie at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.  
 
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