Senior Quantity Surveyor

Edinburgh Source: WhatJobs
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Overview

In this role you will support the commercial and contractual aspects of a varied portfolio of infrastructure, transportation, energy and construction projects from Edinburgh. You will work with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to manage costs, contracts and client relationships. You will identify commercial risks, handle valuations, change control and final accounts, and mentor junior staff. This is a chance to contribute to high-value projects within a supportive, forward-thinking firm.

Pay / Benefits

  • Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunities
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  • Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional leave
  • Pension scheme and comprehensive benefits package
  • Private healthcare and wellbeing support
  • Career progression and professional development opportunities

Responsibilities

  • Cost planning, estimating and budgeting
  • Contract administration and procurement support
  • Managing project costs and financial reporting
  • Identifying and mitigating commercial risks
  • Preparing valuations, change control and final accounts
  • Supporting and mentoring junior team members
  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships
  • Ensuring projects are delivered within budget and programme

Key requirements

  • Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline
  • Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within consultancy, infrastructure or construction environments
  • Strong understanding of standard forms of contract, including NEC and/or JCT
  • Excellent commercial awareness and cost management skills
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities
  • MRICS qualification, or working towards chartership, would be advantageous
  • Full right to work in the UK
  • Stakeholder management
  • Communication abilities
  • Mentoring / team leadership
  • Cost planning
  • Estimating
  • Contract administration (NEC/JCT)

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