Job Description
Contract Scotland are delighted to be supporting a well-established main-contractor in the East of Scotland in their search for an experienced Quantity Surveyor. They have a strong pipeline of work in industrial and commercial building projects and can offer you the opportunity to work on projects from inception to completion within a supportive and friendly environment.
Typically, you will look after multiple projects simultaneously ranging from £500k-£3m in value, encompassing enabling works, steel frame construction, curtain walling, and joinery packages. They have long-standing relationships with a lot of their supply chain and approach commercial management in a fair and considered manner rather than aggressively driving down costs.
As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for (but not limited to):
- Managing the commercial and contractual aspects of multiple live projects.
- Advising and liaising with operational management on contract and commercial matters.
- Carrying out valuations and ensuring payments are issued on time.
- Reporting monthly costs, maintaining accurate financial records, and preparing cost forecasts.
- Ensuring quotations are evaluated carefully and comply with project specifications.
- Successfully managing sub-contractor accounts.
You will:
- Be degree qualified in Quantity Surveying.
- Have demonstrable commercial experience within a main contracting environment (ideally 4-5 years minimum).
- Be commercially aware, organised, and confident communicating with clients and subcontractors.
- Be comfortable working full-time from their Bathgate based office.
In return:
- £50,000-£55,000 DOE, plus car allowance or company vehicle, and generous benefits package.
- A supportive, team-focused culture.
- A strong work pipeline with the opportunity to get involved in projects from cradle to grave.
Sound like the opportunity for you? Apply today!