Job Description
Head of Quantity Surveyor
Aberdeen
Our client, a Tier 1 civil engineering contractor headquartered in Aberdeen, is seeking an accomplished Lead Quantity Surveyor with strong commercial acumen and strategic vision. This role will take ownership of the financial and contractual aspects of major construction projects, ensuring delivery that meets time, cost, and quality objectives.
Your Responsibilities
* Drive commercial performance across a diverse portfolio of projects.
* Oversee contract administration and proactively resolve contractual challenges.
* Manage financial reporting, validate payments, and maintain robust budgetary control.
* Support tender reviews and negotiations to secure best-value outcomes.
* Contribute to risk management strategies and maintain accurate risk registers.
* Lead the resolution of complex disputes, ensuring fair and timely outcomes.
* Champion continuous improvement in quantity surveying processes.
* Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of growth and excellence.
While based in Aberdeen, occasional travel to Scotland's Central Belt will be required. You'll act as the key representative of the commercial function, with most site visits handled by the wider surveying team.
About You
You are an experienced commercial leader with a proven ability to manage complex contracts and ...