Quantity Surveyor
Based in either Perth /Glasgow/ North Lanarkshire/ Edinburgh
£47,000 - £57,000 DOE
The McDermott Group, a leading group of companies based in Scotland, who operate across many industries and sectors including Social Housing, Construction and Engineering are recruiting exclusively for a Quantity Surveyor.
Working within the heat networks business, the role is to plan, coordinate and manage programmes for the delivery of district heat network infrastructure, heating systems, Fire Protection and associated construction and improvement work.
You will be responsible for controlling and reporting on company expenditure from procurement to accounts, monitoring and controlling expenditure on projects /developments, controlling the cost of sales, as well as ensuring that all Commercial policies and procedures are adhered to. You will also be responsible for procurement, programme preparation, budgets, payments, cost value reconciliations.
Overview of the Role:
Quantity Surveyor
Salary – £47,000 - £57,000 DOE
Holidays: 30 days. 1 additional per year of service, maximum of 5. Buy additional 5
Car Allowance
Pension
Location based in either – Perth/Glasgow/ North Lanarkshire/ Edinburgh (the successful candidate must be willing to travel throughout Scotland)
Company Overview
Operating as a leading privately owned collection of diverse companies, our clients operate throughout Scotland and the rest of the UK. The multi-disciplined award-winning group has grown organically over the past 50 years and specialises in market sectors including social housing, construction, automotive manufacturing, property investment, land development, mechanical services, heating, plumbing and electrical services, renewable technologies, software development and internet of things.
Responsibilities
Controlling and reporting on company expenditure from procurement to accounts
Monitoring and controlling expenditure on projects /developments, controlling the cost of sales, as well as ensuring that all Commercial policies and procedures are adhered to
Responsible for Procurement, programme preparation, budgets, payments, cost value reconciliations.
Procurement:
Prepare subcontract Enquiry List for approval
Prepare full enquiry packs and collate all tender information
Analyse tenders upon return
Prepare tender analysis, comparing individual tenders against each other, previous developments, and budget
Compile subcontract orders / appointments.
Prepare customer extras schedule for the Commercial Director
Price ‘customer extras ‘schedule with sub-contractors.
Payments:
Analyse sub-contractor invoices/applications
Prepare interim payments for approval by Commercial Director
Issue contra charges as appropriate
Keep Payment Record Sheets up-to-date following completion of each payment run.
Cost / Value Reconciliations:
Agree and input progress
Prepare subcontract accruals
Produce Valuation Breakdown Reconciliation
Assist in carrying out cost and value reconciliation on all items.
Other responsibilities
Issue Variation Orders as appropriate
Attend site-based project meetings and verify contractor claims
Ensure familiarity with our HSEQ policies and comply with employee responsibilities
Comply with company policies, procedures, and instructions at all times
Implement new ideas and methods whilst continuing to innovate.
Essential Skills
5 years of experience within Senior Quantity Surveyor role
Qualified to level of HNC in a construction-related course or equivalent
RICS Preferred
CSCS
Clean Driving Licence the successful candidate must be willing to travel throughout Scotland)
Must have IDLR/Full Rights to Work in UK - Sponsorship or Work Permits will not be accepted/ provided.
Please note we do not provide sponsorships to those who require it and will only accept applications from those who have full rights to work in the UK with no restrictions and IDLR/Full Settlement status. Please provide status on applications.
Our inclusive workplace welcomes and values all candidates from all backgrounds, we believe that diversity enhances our ability to innovate and serve our customers effectively. We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to bring their authentic selves to work. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs