Quantity Surveyor in Dunfermline

Job description

Due to significant company growth, a national contractor requires an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on a permanent basis.

The contractor’s recent success has resulted in a strong pipeline of exciting, high-value projects and further opportunities and incentives for new and existing staff.

The organisation boasts a wide range of projects and clients across a range of sectors including: Education, Renewables, Healthcare, Retail & Commercial. A great deal of focus is put on developing its employees with the aim of progressing their knowledge, skillset and career. The majority of senior management within the business is a good example of this.

Main responsibilities & duties:

• Valuation of project works in line with method of measurement, primarily NEC and SSM7
• Reviewing/validating tender cost plans and takeoffs
• Liaising with Site Managers, clients, contractors, and subcontractors, throughout projects to ensure the best commercial result whilst maintaining relationships
• Preparing month-end reports for Commercial Manager
• Tracking cost plans and program delivery
• Assisting in material procurement and specification compliance
• Identifying and documenting any changes in design and updating budgets
• Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with external and internal stakeholders
• Record productivity, including incentivisation schemes
• Recognise contractual responsibilities
• Ensuring your site teams deliver the commercial strategy

Salary and core benefits package (several other benefits-in-kind on offer):

• Competitive salary: Based on experience
• Company Car or Car Allowance (£6,000)
• Private medical insurance
• Discretionary bonus
• Company pension contribution
• 31 days annual leave
• Accident & Life Cover
• Working hours: 8-5 Mon-Thu, 8-3 Fri

Application requirements:

• Minimum HND in Quantity Surveying, engineering, management, or similar
• Experience as a mid or senior level QS
• An understanding of Causeway Estimating Systems is advantageous
• Sound knowledge of Excel
• Understanding of Microsoft Project advantageous
• Excellent negotiating and interpersonal skills
• Ability to organise, plan, and strategize
• A valid driver's license

Should the position be of interest, apply now or for further details and a discussion about the role, get in touch.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Dunfermline

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-09-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English