Senior Quantity Surveyor

We have a current requirement for a Senior Quantity Surveyor  to join the business on a permanent basis, the role will cover our various operations across Scotland on a hybrid working model working in either our Livingston or Glasgow offices. The overall purpose of the role is to provide commercial support across all business streams concerning financial and contractual matters arising through the management of various contracts and projects. Offering support to the business streams you will provide advice to allow projects to be delivered on time and to budget. You will liaise with clients and external parties on commercial issues such as contract agreement of variations, claims and paymentsMain duties and responsibilitiesBuild and maintain professional relationships with both internal and external partiesPrepare and send enquiries to sub-contractors inviting them to tenderSeek to minimize the cost of a project and enhance value for money whilst still achieving the required standards and qualityPrepare and manage cash flow forecastsContract and sub-contract management and administration as requiredCertification of payment applications from subcontractorsCompilation of costs for compensation events and the management of changeManagement of Change Control including Early Warnings and Compensation EventsAssist to avoid disputes with clients, suppliers and subcontractorsPrepare and process formal documentation for sub-contractor paymentsPreparing valuations for payment applications to the clientAssisting in the compilation of commercial / contractual responses to the client and subcontractorsMonitor and report on expenditure on contracts compared to budgets and forecastsGive feedback to the relevant parties with regards to contract pricing and profit and lossContribute to and attend financial and progress meetings with clients and sub-contractors as requiredTo be considered for this position you will have at least 3-5 years previous experience within a QS or Senior QS role ideally within an engineering or construction environment, you will be Degree level qualified or be a holder of a  professional qualification accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or equivalent experience. The ideal candidate  will  be able to interpret and understand contract documents, scopes of works and contract drawings and Skilled in financial cost control, value recovery and change management. Due to the nature fo the role, full uk drivers license is required.