OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial consultancy team, primarily responsible for certifying interim valuations on a range of groundworks projects. The successful candidate will also support take-offs and tender preparation, playing a vital role in ensuring continued commercial and operational success for our valued clients.
This is a key role covering the Central Belt of Scotland, offering flexible working arrangements, home working, and a competitive benefits package tailored to the ideal candidate.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in a groundworks, civils, or housebuilding environment.
• Strong working knowledge of interim valuations, take-offs, and tendering.
• Proficient in using Microsoft suite of software. Working knowledge of AutoCad would be desirable.
• Excellent numeracy, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years post-graduate experience in a related field.

• Analyse, validate and certify interim valuations prepared by contractors for groundworks and civil engineering projects.
• Liaise with site teams, clients, and commercial staff to ensure accurate valuations that ensure best value is achieved for clients.
• Assist with quantifying works, conducting take-offs from drawings and specifications.
• Support the tendering process, including compiling bid documentation and bills of quantities.
• Provide contractual and commercial advice as required.
• Contribute to the preparation of final accounts and negotiation of variations.