Job Opportunity: Quantity Surveyor

Location: Inverness
Job Type: Permanent
Company: Contract Scotland on behalf of a regional Civil Engineering Contractor
Sectors: Infrastructure and Energy

Role Overview:

Contract Scotland is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our client's team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will be based in Inverness with occasional site visits as required.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Control:

Maintain precise financial control systems, including monthly cost value reconciliations.
Timely certification and payment of valuations.

Contract Management:

Manage contract variations efficiently.
Accurately forecast cost and value across all trades.

Collaboration:

Collaborate closely with operational teams to secure necessary resources.
Ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.

Site Oversight:

Oversee site progress, issuing required notices in accordance with contract procedures.

Quotation Vetting:

Vet quotations diligently, ensuring compliance with specifications and obtaining competitive bids.

Account Preparation:

Prepare meticulous final accounts.
Manage subcontractor accounts effectively.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

Educational Background:

Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying.

Professional Experience:

Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within civil renewables or windfarm projects.

Organisational Abilities:

Strong organisational skills for managing multiple projects concurrently.

Technical Proficiency:

Proficiency with key cost-based software packages.

Interpersonal Skills:

Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Adept at liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

Driver’s License:

Full UK driving license and own transport.

Willingness to Travel:

Willingness to travel as required.

What’s On Offer:

In addition to a competitive salary, our client provides a comprehensive benefits package. With a robust pipeline of work secured well into the future, this is an opportune moment to join our thriving team.

How to Apply:

If you're intrigued by this opportunity, please submit your most recent CV. For more information, contact Karin Campbell at (phone number removed), quoting reference J44180.

Legal Information:

We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application