Senior Quantity Surveyor
Glasgow
£55,000 - £75,000 + Benefits (DOE)
The Opportunity
Our client is looking for a highly motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional with a background in rail or civil engineering to take on a key role within a leading infrastructure contractor. This role will give you the opportunity to grow and develop your career with the aim of becoming a key commercial player within the company.
The Role
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a pivotal role in managing the commercial aspects of multiple projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. Working within a structured framework, you will be responsible for cost control, procurement, and contract administration, while also leading and mentoring junior team members.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the commercial management of projects within the rail and civil engineering sectors.
* Administer and manage contracts in accordance with NEC contract principles.
* Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure contractual obligations are met.
* Oversee cost planning, forecasting, and reporting to ensure financial control.
* Manage subcontractor accounts, procurement, and payments.
* Utilise framework agreements to drive efficiency and value for money.
* Work with client and contractor portals to ensure seamless project communication.
* Lead and mentor junior commercial team members, fostering a culture of excellence.
About You:
* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a major contractor environment.
* Strong background in rail or civil engineering projects.
* Comprehensive knowledge of NEC contracts and framework agreements.
* Ability to manage and develop people, providing leadership to a team.
* Proficiency in working with portals and digital contract management tools.
* Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent stakeholder management, with the ability to work collaboratively.
What We Offer:
* A competitive salary and benefits package.
* The opportunity to work on high-profile projects with a market-leading contractor.
* Clear development plan to your next promotion from day 1.
* A collaborative and forward-thinking team environment.