Senior Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Senior Quantity Surveyor

– Civil Engineering, Permanent position. Location: Ayrshire. Salary: £62,000 – £72,000 DOE + benefits package. Reference: GR1469. Recruiter: Gibson Recruitment Limited.National Civil Engineering Contractor with a growing team and projects across the country seeks an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will have a demonstrable track record in the Civil Engineering sector and will be required to hit the ground running due to the busy project workload. This role is primarily office-based with potential travel across multiple projects.Responsibilities

Pre-Contract / Tender Stage: Support tendering and business development by contributing to pricing, commercial input, and preparation of cost plans and estimates; assist in defining client requirements and aligning them with scope of works; provide input into procurement strategy, including drafting of contract documents and tender submissions; advise on contractual risk, value engineering, and commercial strategy from the outset.Post-Contract / Delivery Stage: Take full commercial ownership of projects, ensuring cost control, profitability, and compliance with contractual obligations; lead subcontract procurement, including drafting orders and managing commercial performance of packages; prepare and manage budgets, forecast final costs, and monthly valuations with timely financial reporting; monitor project costs and cash flow, identify cost-saving opportunities and risks; prepare, submit, and negotiate Early Warnings, Compensation Events, and variations; draft and manage client applications for payment and assess subcontractor applications; collaborate with site teams for progress tracking and alignment with programme and budget; conduct regular site visits to maintain relationships and understand current and upcoming works; reconcile project costs against budgets and provide forecasts to completion.Contractual and Commercial Support: Provide strategic commercial advice to Project Managers regarding claims, disputes, and contractual interpretation; perform risk and value management throughout the project lifecycle; maintain awareness of various UK contract Conditions and ensure robust contract administration across all projects.Candidate Requirements

5+ years (post-qualification) experience as a QS or Senior QS within civil engineering, ideally on power or energy infrastructure projects.Experience with common contractual arrangements (NEC, FIDIC, etc.).Strong numeracy and analytical skills; proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.Excellent communication and negotiation skills.Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or similar.What to Do Now

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