Your New Role
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Senior Quantity Surveyor to join us on site at our Woodside Viaduct project in Glasgow. The Woodside Viaduct Project is a major civil engineering initiative delivered under the wider South West Trunk Roads Network Maintenance Contract .
The standard hours of work are Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week. This position offers a competitive salary.
As Senior Quantity Surveyor on the Woodside Viaduct Project, you will hold full accountability for the commercial stewardship of your workstream and play a critical role in the contractual and financial performance of the project. Your expanded commercial responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for:
Commercial Leadership & Governance
* Act as a commercial focal point for your allocated project area, ensuring consistent application of commercial policies, procedures, and contractual mechanisms.
* Lead the implementation of robust change management processes, ensuring early identification, valuation, and agreement of variations, compensation events, and scope amendments.
* Provide authoritative commercial advice to both internal teams and senior management, supporting strategic decision‑making and project delivery.
Contract Administration & Compliance
* Ensure strict compliance with the Conditions of Contract, including timely issue of notifications, contractual correspondence, payment notices, and other obligations.
* Review, interrogate, and negotiate subcontract terms to ensure alignment with main contract requirements and risk profile.
* Maintain accurate and auditable commercial records, including risk registers, change logs, payment files, and contractual notices.
Supply Chain Management
* Lead the commercial management of subcontractors and suppliers, including procurement strategy, tender evaluation, negotiation, contract award, ongoing performance monitoring, payment assessment, and final account settlement.
* Conduct rigorous assessment of subcontractor quotations and variations, ensuring value for money and alignment with budget allowances.
* Proactively manage supply chain risk, identifying potential commercial or delivery issues and implementing mitigation measures.
Cost Control, Forecasting & Reporting
* Lead the preparation and presentation of detailed monthly CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations), ensuring full transparency of project financial performance.
* Monitor costs continually against budgets, analysing trends and variances, and implementing corrective actions where necessary.
* Prepare quarterly forecasts and annual budget submissions, ensuring accurate forward visibility of project outturn costs.
* Support the wider finance and operational teams with cost data, productivity metrics, and performance analysis.
Estimating, Pricing & Work Packaging
* Prepare accurate cost estimates for Task Orders, including pricing of materials, labour, plant, subcontract packages, and associated risk allowances.
* Lead or support the development of commercial strategies for work packaging, procurement, and tendering activities.
* Conduct robust pre‑ and post‑contract cost analysis to inform future estimating and improve commercial performance.
Dispute Avoidance & Resolution
* Identify and manage areas of potential commercial dispute at an early stage, providing clear guidance to operational teams.
* Prepare and defend claims, counterclaims, variations, and contractual entitlements, ensuring well‑substantiated positions supported by evidence and contract references.
* Engage constructively with clients, subcontractors, and third parties to resolve disputes efficiently and maintain strong working relationships.
Client Relationship Management
* Maintain positive and professional working relationships with the Client, providing clear communication, transparent reporting, and timely responses to commercial queries.
* Support the Project Manager and Commercial Manager in client‑facing meetings, audits, and commercial reviews.
Team Leadership & Development
* Provide mentorship, coaching, and technical support to junior Quantity Surveyors and Assistant QSs, ensuring high standards of commercial practice across the team.
* Review and sign off commercial outputs prepared by others, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and consistency.
What we’re looking for:
* Strong understanding of commercial management principles and practices.
* A proven track record in a similar role will give you the confidence to be self-sufficient and work on your own initiative.
* Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Due to the nature of the role, it is essential for you to hold a suitable qualification that is relevant to the role.
It is essential you have a driving licence as you may work from other sites/depots when required.
Why Join Us?
At Amey, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. As one of the top 1% of employers recognised by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:
* Competitive Salary : Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions.
* Company Car : Select from an electric company vehicle or receive a generous car allowance, supporting our ambitious journey to carbon net zero!
* Career Growth : Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles within Amey.
* Training Opportunities : Unlock your potential with comprehensive training tailored to your growth.
* Personal Development Opportunities : Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, Women@Amey, and Multicultural Leadership programs.
* Pension : Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind.
* Holidays : Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge.
* Flexible Benefits : Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships.
* Exclusive Discounts : Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
* Social Impact : Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects.