Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
📍 Location: Highlands & Islands
💰 Salary: £60 - 70k
📅 Contract Type: Full time
About the Company
Our client is a well-established civil engineering business, delivering major infrastructure, utilities, and construction projects across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to Senior QS to join their commercial team and support key projects.
Role Overview
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing project costs, contracts, and commercial risks to ensure successful financial outcomes. Working closely with project managers and stakeholders, you will play a vital role in cost planning, procurement, and financial reporting across a range of civil engineering projects.
Key Responsibilities
✔ Cost Management: Oversee and control project budgets to maximize profitability.
✔ Estimating & Valuations: Prepare cost estimates, valuations, and final accounts.
✔ Contracts & Procurement: Manage NEC, JCT, and other contracts, ensuring compliance and negotiating supplier agreements.
✔ Risk & Change Management: Identify and assess risks, handling contract variations and disputes effectively.
✔ Reporting & Forecasting: Provide accurate financial reports, cost forecasts, and cash flow projections.
✔ Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with project teams, clients, and subcontractors to maintain strong commercial relationships.
✔ Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all commercial processes align with company policies and legal requirements.
Key Requirements
🔹 Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in civil engineering, infrastructure, or construction projects.
🔹 Strong knowledge in contracts.
🔹 Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
🔹 Proficiency in cost management software
🔹 Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management.
🔹 Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment.
What’s in It for You?
✅ Competitive salary & benefits package
✅ Career progression & training opportunities
✅ Exposure to large-scale, high-profile civil engineering projects
✅ Collaborative and supportive work environment
📩 Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion with myself Brian Paxton 07771288916