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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Renfrewshire

Contract Scotland

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Hours
Full Time
Posted
2 hours ago
Salary
500.00 - 525.00 GBP Daily
Recruiter
Contract Scotland
Closes
02 Dec 2026
Course
No
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer
Contract Type
Freelance

Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Contract: Freelance

Duration: 12 months

Rate: GBP500 - GBP525 per day

Working Arrangement: Hybrid working available

Location: West Central Scotland

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an established civil engineering team, supporting a portfolio of infrastructure projects, predominantly within the Scottish Water sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial professional who can hit the ground running, take ownership of their workload and provide strong commercial support across ongoing projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the commercial aspects of projects, working closely with project managers, site teams and clients to ensure successful delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Take responsibility for the commercial management of civil engineering projects.

Manage project costs, budgets and financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

Prepare, review and negotiate subcontractor packages and contractual agreements.

Manage variations, compensation events and change control.

Prepare and submit interim valuations and applications for payment.

Monitor project expenditure, cash flow and commercial performance.

Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.

Work closely with project managers, site teams and clients.

Ensure contractual obligations and commercial procedures are followed.

Requirements:

Proven experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the civil engineering sector.

Strong background in Water, Power or major infrastructure projects.

Scottish Water project experience would be highly advantageous.

Strong understanding of NEC contracts and commercial management.

Ability to work independently and manage commercial responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Excellent communication, negotiation and financial management skills.

Payment: Flexible payment options available, including Limited Company (outside IR35)

If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next freelance opportunity within the infrastructure sector, we would be keen to hear from you.

Legal Information:

We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.

Ad ID: 5419309740

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