Quantity Surveyor - VR/32969

Status: Permanent
Location: Aberdeen, AB10
Rate: To be discussed

This Quantity Surveyor role covers the full project lifecycle, from initial estimating and tendering through to cost control, valuations and final accounts. Joining an established business delivering construction and refurbishment projects, you'll take commercial responsibility for allocated work, collaborating with clients, subcontractors and internal project teams to manage costs, protect margins and maintain effective financial control.

   

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare project budgets, cost plans and detailed estimates, including pricing work packages from first principles.
  • Review tender documentation and prepare competitive pricing, bills of quantities and tender reports.
  • Develop procurement strategies, obtain subcontractor quotations and negotiate with suppliers to achieve best value.
  • Prepare contractual documentation and manage subcontractor appointments, including formal acceptances and orders.
  • Oversee project costs and variations throughout delivery, identifying opportunities to protect and improve margins.
  • Produce cost reports, cash flow forecasts and financial updates, maintaining accurate records of project expenditure and performance.
  • Prepare interim valuations and negotiate final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
  • Manage project invoicing, payment terms and outstanding payments to maintain effective financial control.
  • Collaborate with project managers, designers and site teams to coordinate procurement requirements and project programmes.
  • Conduct site surveys and measurements, contributing to feasibility studies and assessments of client requirements.
  • Work with QHSE colleagues to ensure health, safety and environmental considerations are reflected in procurement and project delivery.

            

About You:

  • A diploma or degree-level qualification in Quantity Surveying, supported by relevant construction industry experience.
  • Quantity Surveying experience spanning project estimating, commercial management and final accounts.
  • Sound understanding of construction contracts, procurement routes, construction methodologies and estimating techniques.
  • Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to assess costs, manage contractual requirements and negotiate effectively.
  • Confident communicating with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal project teams.
  • Organised and detail-focused, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
  • Flexibility to travel to project locations when required.

TMM Recruitment INDSCC

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