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Senior Quantity Surveyor – Groundworks

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Inverness, Highland

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Contractor Role

📊 Reports to: Projects Commercial Director

Job Purpose

Working within the Project Commercial Team, the Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS) will provide full commercial support from pre-construction through to final account and project handover.

The role focuses on protecting and enhancing project margin, ensuring commercial compliance, and supporting successful project delivery through effective cost and contract management.

Key Responsibilities

Provide full commercial support across all project phases, from pre-construction to final account

Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial risks

Identify and maximise commercial opportunities to improve project margins

Ensure full compliance with commercial governance and approval processes

Prepare and deliver commercial reports for internal stakeholders and clients

Develop budgets and client proposals, balancing value and profitability

Manage and lead the Quantity Surveying team

Protect and enhance contractual margins throughout project delivery

Lead and manage the final account process

Complete monthly CVRs and review inputs from junior QS staff

Manage subcontractor accounts and commercial performance

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

Degree qualified (BSc or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Strong experience administering NEC Engineering & Construction Contracts

Background in civil infrastructure projects, particularly earthworks

Proven track record of improving margin and cash flow during project delivery

Experience managing projects/contracts valued up to £50m

Minimum 10 years’ experience in a senior commercial role

Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and project tools

Experience with COINS or similar project accounting software

Key Skills

Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability

In-depth knowledge of NEC contracts (formal qualification desirable)

Ability to balance strategic objectives with short-term performance

Excellent relationship management with clients, teams, and suppliers

Strong organisational and administrative skills

Effective problem-solving with the ability to recover challenging commercial positions

Confident presentation and communication skills

Technical Competencies

End-to-end commercial management of construction projects

Contract administration and governance compliance

Strong understanding of construction contracts and legal frameworks

Proven negotiation and contract value optimisation experience

Experience in civil infrastructure project delivery

Ability to manage WIP and understand earned value metrics

Accurate and timely commercial reporting to stakeholders

Leadership & Personal Attributes

Strong leadership, promoting best commercial practices across teams

Collaborative, team-oriented approach across all levels and stakeholders

Proactive and self-motivated problem solver

Client-focused while maintaining commercial objectives

Committed to continuous professional development

Strong relationship-building and networking skills

Ability to inspire and improve team and supplier performance

Summary

This job description provides an overview of the role and its key responsibilities. Duties may vary in line with business needs and project requirements

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