Senior Quantity Surveyor – Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Perth (with travel throughout Scotland)
Are you a Senior Quantity Surveyor who thrives on leading commercial delivery across complex infrastructure projects?
Would you like to join a business that’s well respected, financially secure, and backed by a strong pipeline of long-term work?
If so, this could be the next step you’ve been waiting for.
The Opportunity
Our client, a well-established and highly successful infrastructure contractor, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to strengthen their Scotland-based commercial team. With a proven track record across rail, civil engineering, and infrastructure frameworks, this is an excellent opportunity to step into a senior role within a stable, forward-thinking organisation.
The Role
Reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will take full ownership of the commercial management of projects from initial concept through to final account and defects liability. You will oversee contractual commitments, manage cost control, and proactively challenge and support project teams to deliver best-value outcomes.
This position requires strong leadership, commercial expertise, and excellent communication skills, with regular interaction across clients, project teams, and supply chain partners.
Key Responsibilities
End-to-end commercial management of projects
Managing CVRs, target costs, and cost control processes
Contract administration, including NEC3 and ICC forms
Supporting and influencing commercial strategy
Developing and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships
Providing commercial guidance and mentorship within the team
The Ideal Candidate
Commercially qualified with strong CVR and target cost experience
Solid working knowledge of NEC3 and ICC forms of contract
Proven experience within rail, civil engineering, infrastructure, or framework environments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly organised with strong analytical and reporting capabilities
Confident working autonomously with strong planning and decision-making skills
Able to build trusted relationships with key project influencers
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary
Company car or car allowance
Comprehensive benefits package
Flexible working arrangements (site, office, and home-based)
Long-term career stability supported by a strong pipeline of secured work
Interested?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team at a time of sustained success.
If this role sounds right for you, please apply with your most recent CV or contact Adam Rahma on (phone number removed), quoting reference J46586, for a confidential discussion
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