Job Opportunity: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Orkney, Scotland
Project: Substation Project (part of a major renewable energy programme)
Company: Renowned civil engineering contractor
About the Role
Our client, a highly regarded civil engineering contractor, has been awarded several significant projects across the North of Scotland, including substation, overhead line, and subsea cable route works for their key client, SSEN. As part of this expansion, they are looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their established team, focusing on a major substation project in Orkney.
Key Responsibilities
Manage all financial elements of the substation project, ensuring strict adherence to budgets and quality standards.
Oversee contract administration, including negotiations, compliance, and dispute resolution.
Provide strategic commercial insights to optimise project profitability and minimise financial risk.
Work closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to achieve project goals.
Undertake cost analysis and forecasting to support informed decision-making.
Support and mentor junior quantity surveyors, encouraging their career progression.
Collaborate with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure contracts are executed efficiently and on time.
Prepare and deliver detailed financial reports, including monthly assessments and payment applications.
Identify opportunities for cost savings to enhance overall p...