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Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Peterhead
Project: Eastern Green Link 2
Company Overview:
Our client, a well-established civil engineering contractor, is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on a permanent basis working on the Eastern Green Link 2 project in Peterhead.  EGL2 will unlock the rich renewable energy capacity of Scotland and significantly increase the UK’s capacity to deliver clean energy for around two million homes in the UK. Your expertise will be key to the success of this venture, and they are eager to welcome an experienced professional to their team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the financial management of substation projects, ensuring adherence to budgets while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Handle contract management, including negotiations, administration, and resolution of disputes.
- Provide strategic commercial advice to optimise project profitability and reduce risks.
- Work closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met.
- Perform detailed cost analysis and forecasting to aid decision-making processes.
- Mentor and guide junior quantity surveyors, contributing to their professional growth.
- Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure contract compliance and timely delivery of services and goods.
- Prepare comprehensive financial reports, including monthly and quarterly assessments and payment applications.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and enhance efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.
- Maintain accurate documentation and financial records related to contracts and project finances.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, ideally within the construction or infrastructure sector.
- Expertise in contract management, particularly with NEC contracts or other standard forms.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills, capable of building solid relationships at all levels.
- Financial acumen with analytical and detail-oriented skills.
- Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
- Membership in professional bodies like RICS is a plus but not essential.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Work on high-profile projects with industry leaders.
- A supportive work environment focused on employee well-being and professional growth.
- A comprehensive benefits package, including pension contributions, healthcare, and holiday entitlement.
Join our client and play a key role in delivering this exciting project. If you are passionate about engineering and ready for a new challenge, we want to hear from you.
Application:
Please apply with your CV. For more information, contact Kirstin Marshall at (phone number removed), quoting reference J44589. #LI-KM1
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.
