Job Description
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Water Infrastructure Projects (Central Scotland)
Location: Central Belt, Scotland (Hybrid / Office-Based near Glasgow)
Full-time | Permanent
Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits
Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready to take the next step in your career? Join a well-established civil engineering contractor with a strong pipeline of Scottish Water frameworks across Central Scotland.
We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a variety of clean and wastewater infrastructure projects, from early-stage estimating to final account close-out. You’ll play a key role in managing commercial strategy, ensuring cost control, and driving value across multiple live sites.
Key Responsibilities:\n
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Manage all commercial aspects of multiple projects within the Scottish Water framework
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Prepare, submit and negotiate valuations, variations, and final accounts
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Oversee subcontract procurement, administration, and payment processes
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Work closely with project delivery teams to provide cost advice and ensure financial targets are met
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Support and mentor junior QS staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment
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Ensure full compliance with contract terms and commercial best practices
\nWhat We're Looking For:\n
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Degree-qualified or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
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5+ years' experience in a QS role, ideally within civil engineering or utility sectors
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Proven experience working on NEC contracts (essential)
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Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
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Full UK driving licence
\nWhat’s in It for You:\n
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Competitive base salary + car/allowance
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Company pension scheme and enhanced holiday allowance
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Private healthcare
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Long-term role security with major water sector frameworks
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Opportunities for continued professional development
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This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking contractor with a respected name in water and civil engineering projects throughout Scotland. You’ll be part of a supportive and growing team, with real prospects for future progression.
Apply today and play your part in shaping critical infrastructure across Central Scotland.
Legal Information:
\nWe act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.
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For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.