Senior Quantity Sureyor

Overview

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll oversee the commercial performance of major infrastructure projects and support delivery teams. You’ll work within a leading contractor on a long-term programme across Scotland, collaborating with internal teams, clients and supply chain partners. You’ll shape commercial strategy, manage cost reporting, and handle variations and claims to protect value. This role offers hybrid working, strong progression, and exposure to high-profile projects with a clear impact on Scotland’s infrastructure landscape.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Pension and employee share schemes
• Professional development support and funding

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of allocated projects and workstreams
• Produce cost reports, forecasts, valuations and financial reconciliations
• Oversee variations, change control and contractual matters
• Review and negotiate subcontract agreements and commercial terms
• Monitor project costs, risks and opportunities
• Prepare and support claims and commercial submissions
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, clients and supply chain partners
• Support commercial strategy development and project delivery objectives
• Assist with procurement strategy and subcontract package management
• Manage tender enquiries, evaluations and recommendations
• Support supply chain performance and value-driven outcomes
• Review project programmes and methodologies to maximise commercial performance
• Mentor and support junior commercial team members
• Assist in developing Assistant and Graduate Quantity Surveyors
• Share knowledge and best practice across the commercial team
• Contribute to a collaborative and high-performing team culture

Key requirements

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
• Experience managing commercial activities on construction or infrastructure projects
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Commercially aware with negotiation and analytical abilities
• Professional membership (or working towards) such as RICS, CIOB or similar is advantageous
• Desirable: Previous experience leading commercial activities on complex projects
• Desirable: Ability to mentor and develop less experienced team members
• Desirable: Strong contractual understanding and problem-solving capability
• Desirable: Passion for continuous professional development

• Strong communication
• Stakeholder management
• Mentoring and leadership
• Cost reporting
• Forecasting and valuations
• Contract negotiation and variations

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