Posted 25 July, 2026
Senior Quantity Surveyor
BAM UK & Ireland
Glasgow, SCT, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Building a sustainable tomorrowBAM UK & Ireland is looking to recruit an experienced and motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor who can strengthen our existing team on the new Fanellan substation, located near Beauly, Inverness-shire.Initially, you will be based out of our Kilsyth office, before transitioning to site during the project delivery phase where you will likely be on site a minimum of 3 days per week with the remaining 2 days at one of our head offices (Kilsyth or Inverness). A living-away allowance will be provided for working away from home along with other package benefits.This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high-performing team working on complex and meaningful infrastructure projects that are shaping the future of energy in Scotland.Making PossibleAs a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the following:- Managing diverse projects, ensuring quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness, with an emphasis on adding value- Collaborating in joint venture projects, building productive relationships- Excelling in contract negotiation for optimized project profitability- Mentoring teams and enhancing operational capabilities- Showcasing exceptional collaboration and communication skills- Excelling in multitasking to meet deliverables without compromising quality- Manage, supervise and mentor your reports within the commercial structure- Provide and control the strategy of commercial contacts with clients representatives- Provide commercial contact with supply chain partners through pre-contract meetings, contract vetting and input to subcontract documents- Commercial management of subcontractors- Monitor the timely production of reliable cost performance data- Produce and present monthly/quarterly reports- Be responsible for the timely production of appropriate levels of applications for payments in accordance with the provisions of the conditions of contract- Providing commercial advice to the site team and management on all contractual issues- Produce the financial assessment of insurance claims with the insurers representativesWhat do you bring to the role?Necessary:- Successful experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, or at Quantity Surveyor level looking to take the next step in your career, demonstrating effective core commercial skills- Experience of NEC forms of contract- Demonstrable ability to mentor and coach direct reports- Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with the project team including the Client, Project Managers and Designers- Have the confidence and ability to work within a team environment, and to have a positive influence on outcomes- Relevant qualification (Degree, HNC/D)???????Advantageous:- Early Contractor Involvement experience- Experience of target cost contracts- Relevant Professional qualification (CICES/RICS)Whats in it for you?- Competitive salary- A wide range of family-friendly policies- Company car/car allowance/travel allowance- 8 % matched pension contributions- Private healthcare- Life assurance- 26 days holiday- 2 wellbeing days- 1 volunteering day- Personal and professional developmentTPBN1_UKTJ
