Description:
We’re looking for a commercially driven and strategically minded Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the financial and contractual delivery of our construction projects. In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and compliance.
About The Role
You’ll provide expert commercial support across all phases of project delivery, manage complex contracts, and oversee financial reporting and risk management. Your leadership will be key in resolving disputes, driving continuous improvement, and mentoring junior team members to ensure high performance and professional growth.
Some of the key responsibilities are to:
- Lead commercial delivery across a portfolio of construction projects
- Manage contract administration and resolve contractual issues
- Oversee financial reporting, payment validation, and budget control Support tender evaluation and negotiation to achieve best-value outcome
- Provide strategic input into risk management and maintain project risk registers
- Resolve complex disputes and ensure satisfactory outcomes Drive continuous improvement in quantity surveying practices
- Mentor and support junior quantity surveyors, fostering team development
Travel will be part of the job – we have a national portfolio. You'll work from the Aberdeen office a couple of times a week as well as visiting other sites across the Scotland & North with home working in-between.
About You
Essential -
- NEC two-stage contract experience or equivalent contract experience
- RICS chartered member (MRICS)
- Experience with NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, particularly options A, C & E (or equivalent contract experience)
- Proven experience in the utilities industry, with a deep understanding of its unique challenges and opportunities
- Strong background in portfolio commercial management, demonstrating the ability to manage complex contracts and relationships effectively
- Dispute management experience
- Full UK car driving licence
Desirable -
Leadership skills, with experience in managing and developing remote teams
Hold any of the following:
- APM project management qualification (PMQ)
- APM project management professional (PPQ)
- Chartered institute of procurement & supply (CIPS)
- NCMA certified professional contracts manager (CPCM)
What We Can Offer You
- Annual bonus of up to 15% based on personal and company performance
- Company car (subject to continued mileage requirements being met (10 thousand miles annually))
- 28 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra holiday days
- Generous double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%)
- An optional flexible benefit scheme, including private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, travel insurance
- Death in service 10x your basic salary
- Financial protection if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury
- Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave
- Professional development and career progression
- Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24 hours per day
- Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, relevant to your role