Quantity Surveyor

This company is one of the leading providers of civil engineering services in Scotland, working in the construction, rail, renewable, utility and public sectors.

Responsibilities

To successfully carry out your role, you'll need to:
- prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the client;
- undertake cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work;
- assist in establishing a client's requirements
- perform risk, value management and cost control;
- advise on a procurement strategy;
- identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks;
- prepare and analyse costings for tenders;
- allocate work to subcontractors;
- provide advice on contractual claims
- value completed work and arrange payments;
- maintain awareness of the different building contracts in current use;
- understand the implications of health and safety regulations.
Preferred knowledge of:
- building or construction;
- civil or structural engineering;
- rail

You will need to have:
- a practical and logical mind and a methodical way of thinking;
- a creative and innovative approach to problem solving;
- strong numeracy and financial management skills;
- the ability to write clear and precise reports and to relate complex information in a simple way to a diverse range of people;
- negotiation and team work skills and the ability to motivate and lead those on site;
- detailed knowledge of past and current building and construction technology, processes, materials, business and legal matters;
- IT skills

Salary dependent upon experience.
Closing date: 14th May 2018