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Posted 29 July, 2026

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Conrad Consulting
Dundee, SCT, GB Full Time

Job Description

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading civil engineering contractor delivering infrastructure, roads, earthworks and utilities projects across Scotland.

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The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for the commercial management of multiple projects from pre-construction through to final account. Working closely with operational teams, clients and subcontractors, the Senior Quantity Surveyor will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered profitably while maintaining excellent commercial controls.

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This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to work on major civil engineering projects within a growing business that offers genuine career progression.

Key Responsibilities\n
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  • Manage the commercial delivery of multiple civil engineering projects.
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  • Prepare, monitor and maintain project budgets and cost forecasts.
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  • Produce monthly cost reports and commercial performance reviews.
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  • Prepare applications for payment and client valuations.
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  • Manage subcontract procurement, negotiations and contract administration.
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  • Assess and agree subcontractor applications and final accounts.
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  • Identify, value and negotiate variations and compensation events.
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  • Ensure compliance with NEC and other standard forms of contract.
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  • Work closely with operational teams to maximise project profitability.
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  • Monitor project risks and implement effective commercial controls.
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  • Attend client meetings and provide commercial advice throughout project delivery.
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  • Mentor junior members of the commercial team.
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Requirements Essential\n
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  • Previous experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the civil engineering sector.
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  • Strong knowledge of NEC contracts.
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  • Experience managing infrastructure, highways, utilities or renewable energy projects.
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  • Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
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  • Strong analytical and financial reporting abilities.
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  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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  • Full UK Driving Licence.
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Desirable\n
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  • Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying.
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  • Membership of RICS or working towards chartership.
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  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
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Benefits\n
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  • Competitive salary.
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  • Company car or car allowance.
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  • Annual bonus.
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  • Private healthcare.
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  • Pension scheme.
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  • Generous annual leave.
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  • Ongoing professional development.
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  • Career progression opportunities.
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  • Life assurance.
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  • Employee wellbeing programme.
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If you're an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next challenge within a successful civil engineering contractor, we'd love to hear from you.

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