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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Dundee
£60k – £70k/yr
Posted about 19 hours ago
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This well-established civil engineering and groundworks contractor based in Dundee has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality infrastructure projects across Scotland. With a growing portfolio in the education and commercial sectors, the company is known for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. They are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team and play a key role in delivering civils packages for schools and commercial buildings.

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As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of the financial and contractual management of civils packages on a range of education and commercial projects. You will be responsible for:

  • Managing project costs from inception to completion
  • Preparing and reviewing tender documents, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities, and other documentation
  • Conducting cost analysis and value engineering
  • Liaising with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure financial efficiency and compliance
  • Overseeing subcontractor procurement and payments
  • Monitoring project progress and preparing detailed reports
  • Supporting junior QS staff and contributing to team development

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What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
  • Proven experience in a similar role within the civils or construction sector
  • Strong knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts
  • Experience working on education and/or commercial building projects
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills
  • A proactive and detail-oriented approach to problem-solving
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites as required

What you'll get in return

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile and technically challenging projects
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Career development and progression opportunities within a growing company
  • Access to ongoing training and professional development

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Senior QS wanted by Tier 1 Civils contractor in the Dundee Area

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Skills

Financial Management
Contractual Management
Tender Preparation
Cost Analysis
Value Engineering
Subcontractor Procurement
NEC Contracts
JCT Contracts
Negotiation
Communication
Analytical Skills
Problem-solving

Location

Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

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