We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial consultancy team, primarily responsible for certifying interim valuations on a range of groundworks projects. The successful candidate will also support take-offs and tender preparation, playing a vital role in ensuring continued commercial and operational success for our valued clients.
This is a key role covering the Central Belt of Scotland, offering flexible working arrangements, home working, and a competitive benefits package tailored to the ideal candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
* Analyse, validate and certify interim valuations prepared by contractors for groundworks and civil engineering projects.
* Liaise with site teams, clients, and commercial staff to ensure accurate valuations that ensure best value is achieved for clients.
* Assist with quantifying works, conducting take-offs from drawings and specifications.
* Support the tendering process, including compiling bid documentation and bills of quantities.
* Provide contractual and commercial advice as required.
* Contribute to the preparation of final accounts and negotiation of variations.
Required Experience & Skills:
* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in a groundworks, civils, or housebuilding environment.
* Strong working knowledge of interim valuations, take-offs, and tendering.
* Proficient in using Microsoft suite of software. Working knowledge of AutoCad would be desirable.
* Excellent numeracy, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
* Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
* Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.
Qualifications:
* Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
* Minimum 5 years post-graduate experience in a related field.
Location:
* Central Belt of Scotland (covering multiple sites).
* Travel required to sites as necessary.
Package & Benefits:
* Competitive salary and remuneration package.
* Flexible working hours and home working.
* Tailored benefits package to suit the successful candidate (e.g. pension, car allowance, salary sacrifice).
* Supportive working environment with opportunities for progression within a small but well-established team.