Senior Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Perth (with travel throughout Scotland)

Are you a Senior Quantity Surveyor who thrives on leading commercial delivery across complex infrastructure projects?

Would you like to join a business that’s well respected, financially secure, and backed by a strong pipeline of long-term work?

If so, this could be the next step you’ve been waiting for.

The Opportunity

Our client, a well-established and highly successful infrastructure contractor, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to strengthen their Scotland-based commercial team. With a proven track record across rail, civil engineering, and infrastructure frameworks, this is an excellent opportunity to step into a senior role within a stable, forward-thinking organisation.

The Role

Reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will take full ownership of the commercial management of projects from initial concept through to final account and defects liability. You will oversee contractual commitments, manage cost control, and proactively challenge and support project teams to deliver best-value outcomes.

This position requires strong leadership, commercial expertise, and excellent communication skills, with regular interaction across clients, project teams, and supply chain partners.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end commercial management of projects
• Managing CVRs, target costs, and cost control processes
• Contract administration, including NEC3 and ICC forms
• Supporting and influencing commercial strategy
• Developing and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships
• Providing commercial guidance and mentorship within the team

The Ideal Candidate

• Commercially qualified with strong CVR and target cost experience
• Solid working knowledge of NEC3 and ICC forms of contract
• Proven experience within rail, civil engineering, infrastructure, or framework environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised with strong analytical and reporting capabilities
• Confident working autonomously with strong planning and decision-making skills
• Able to build trusted relationships with key project influencers

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company car or car allowance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements (site, office, and home-based)
• Long-term career stability supported by a strong pipeline of secured work

Interested?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team at a time of sustained success.

If this role sounds right for you, please apply with your most recent CV or contact Adam Rahma on 01786 446651, quoting reference J46586, for a confidential discussion.

Legal Information

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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.