At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team as a Quantity Surveyor and manage exciting projects across Scotland.
- Company: BAM UK & Ireland, a leading construction company focused on sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working, and generous holiday allowances.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to creating a welcoming environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the construction industry while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Quantity Surveyor and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
BAM UK & Ireland's Ground Engineering unit are looking for a talented Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team and play a pivotal role in delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across Scotland. Based from our Kilsyth office near Glasgow, you'll work with industry-leading specialists, take commercial ownership of multiple projects, and drive the commercial reporting and performance of a key department. Combining strategic commercial responsibility with regular site engagement, this role offers exposure to every stage of a project from pre-construction (including Contract negotiations), to project delivery and project close out, with monthly visits to projects across Scotland.
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the following:
- Maintain high personal safety and environmental standards in accordance with Company policy
- Maintain effective communication with peers and managers
- Provide commercial advice and support to the team at all stages from pre-construction to project hand-back
- Commercial management for dispute avoidance
- Working with the operational team to monitor project and departmental costs
- Prepare monthly cost and value reports including risk management, quarterly reports and present to senior management
- Take part in discussions concerning project performance and provide commercial input to project strategy
- Understand and promote usage of Company Procedures
- Risk and opportunity management including identification and assessment of risks and opportunity both internally and externally
- Change management including assessing and agreeing change with the client
- Ensure timely production of appropriate levels of applications for payments
- Attend and provide input to all site required meetings
- Manage time effectively working on multiple projects of varying value, in a structured manner
What do you bring to the role?
Essential
- Successful experience at Quantity Surveyor level working for tier 1 or 2 contractors (other backgrounds may be considered)
- Understanding of basic contract law and contractual obligations with strong commercial awareness
- Member of a Professional Institution or working towards application of the ICES, (or similar) preferred
- Open Collaborative approach and willing to help and assist those around you
- Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Mobility to attend sites across Scotland in a visiting capacity
- Educated to Degree level in a relevant Commercial, Construction or Project Management qualification (preferred but not essential)
Desirable
- Experience of a similar role, with good knowledge of Ground Investigation.
Whats in it for you?
- Competitive salary
- A wide range of family-friendly policies
- Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
- 8 % matched pension contributions
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance
- 26 days holiday
- 2 wellbeing days
- 1 volunteering day
- Personal and professional development
About BAM Building a sustainable tomorrow. Thats our mission and our promise at BAM. Its how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe. We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued.
Quantity Surveyor - Ground Engineering in Kilsyth employer: BAM UK & Ireland
BAM UK & Ireland is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises safety, quality, and employee well-being. With a strong focus on professional development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills in a supportive environment while enjoying competitive benefits such as a company car, comprehensive healthcare, and generous holiday allowances. Join us in leading innovative HV Substation projects and be part of a team that values collaboration and excellence.
