Senior Quantity Surveyor

Russell McCaig
Russell McCaig,
Managing Director
Job type: Perm
Town/City: Helensburgh
Location: Glasgow & West
Salary/Rate: Up to £70 000 plus car / car allowance, pension and healthcare
Sector: Civil Engineering
Job ref: VR/5641

Deanston Cooper is currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work for a Tier 1, international civil engineering contractor on marine projects in the Helensburgh area as part of a long term framework. The role offers hybrid working and accommodation in the local area can be provided if required. 

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, your duties as Senior Quantity Surveyor will include:

  • Prompt presentation of all applications for payment, including all contractual entitlements.
  • Ensuring that payments are received in accordance with the contract terms.
  • Prompt submission of estimate / tendering information to the client.
  • Prompt presentation of Final Accounts, including negotiation of all contractual entitlements.
  • Prompt presentation of weekly cost / value information, delivery schedules and associated Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data.
  • Preparation and presentation of Monthly Cost/Value Reconciliations and Final Cost/Value Forecasts.  
  • Preparation and presentation of forward work schedules and cash flows.
  • Procurement, negotiation and placing of Sub-contract Orders.  
  • Financial and commercial management of Sub-contractors through to settlement of their Final Accounts.
  • Ensuring that all contractual letters/ notices and information are presented in accordance with the contract requirements.
  • Preparation of appropriate documentation in support of additional payment, variations, claims etc.
  • Commercial support to the site and contracts management team. 
  • Commercial support to the Estimating and Procurement teams.
  • Close liaison with the client on all commercial matters, including preparation and submission of supporting information.  

Applications for the role of Senior Quantity Surveyor are welcome from candidates with:

  • Minimum qualifications of HND Quantity Surveying
  • Previous experience working as a Quantity Surveyor on building or civil engineering projects. Applicants from a PQS background will also be considered.
  • Excellent communication skills
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