Quantity Surveyor - #2186089

Your new company

Our client is an established civil engineering contractor delivering a diverse range of infrastructure projects across Scotland. Due to continued workload, they are looking to appoint an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Glasgow on a long-term basis.

Your new role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will provide commercial support across civil engineering projects, working closely with project managers, site teams, subcontractors and the wider commercial team.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the commercial aspects of live civil engineering projects
• Subcontractor procurement, appointment and management
• Preparing valuations and applications for payment
• Managing variations, compensation events and project change
• Cost forecasting, reporting and CVRs
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities
• Supporting contractual administration and maintaining accurate records
• Preparing and negotiating final accounts
• Working closely with operational teams to monitor project performance
• Building effective relationships with clients and subcontractors

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a civil engineering contractor
• Strong contractor-side commercial experience
• Good working knowledge of NEC contracts
• Experience across infrastructure, water, utilities, marine, energy or heavy civils would be advantageous
• Strong subcontractor procurement and management experience
• Experience managing valuations, variations, forecasting and final accounts
• Commercially aware with strong negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to work closely with project and site-based teams
• Quantity Surveying qualification or relevant industry experience

What you'll get in return

• Long-term freelance opportunity
• Competitive day rate, dependent on experience
• Glasgow-based role
• Opportunity to work with an established Scottish civil engineering contractor
• Strong pipeline of ongoing infrastructure work
• Potential for continued contract opportunities across future projects

What you need to do now

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