Senior Quantity Surveyor

Scottish Water

. Serve as the go-to person for contractual and commercial matters on assigned projects .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeDundee • United KingdomSenior💰 £45,699 - £56,669 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract administration and management, with a strong focus on cost monitoring, budgeting, and supplier relationship management. Proficient in Quantity Surveying principles and practices, ensuring compliance with Scottish Water procedures and effective project delivery.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Quantity Surveying ExperienceContract AdministrationCost MonitoringProject ManagementNEC Contract Forms

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Hard Skills

Contract ManagementCostingBudget TrackingNumerical SkillsInformation Management

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingKnowledge Sharing

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProgramsReporting Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Relevant Qualification in Quantity SurveyingConstruction ManagementProject Management

Industry Keywords

ConstructionInfrastructurePrivate PracticeContractingScottish Water Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the go-to person for contractual and commercial matters on assigned projects
Ensure contract documents are in order in accordance with best practices and Scottish Water procedures
Manage contract administration throughout the lifecycle, including change management, payments, and final accounts
Monitor costs, review supplier quotations, track budgets, and maintain accurate project spend forecasts
Build strong relationships with internal and external project teams
Support the development of team members by sharing knowledge and experience
Work closely with the project delivery team
Report to the Commercial Team Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor
Experience in construction, infrastructure, private practice, or contracting
Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Project Management, or similar
Experience managing projects using contract forms such as NEC
Experience with contract administration
Excellent numerical, information management, and communication skills
IT literacy with Microsoft programmes
Comfort with contract management, costing, and reporting systems
Valid UK driving licence required for driving on Scottish Water business and claiming business mileage expenses
Must have a home address in Scotland, or commit to moving to Scotland within the first three months
Must be a Scottish taxpayer
Successful completion of pre-employment screening, including referencing, criminal record checks, and licence checks
May be subject to Drug & Alcohol testing

Benefits

Comp & perks

38 days of holiday every year, including public holidays
Option to buy up to five additional holiday days
Time off to volunteer in the community
Family-friendly adoption, maternity, and parental leave policies
Flexible working
Pension
Life assurance
Company bonus scheme
Access to SW Splash rewards on holidays, bills, and shopping
Balanced Hybrid working
Recruitment process adjustments for candidates who need them