Quantity Surveyor | North of Scotland | Civils & Utilities

Looking for a Quantity Surveyor role where you can take real ownership of projects, rather than just reporting into layers of management?

This opportunity is with a well-established, family-run civil engineering contractor delivering projects across the North of Scotland, including civils, HDD, multi-utilities and renewable infrastructure.

What you'll be doing

You'll take responsibility for the commercial management of projects from award through to final account, working closely with operational teams on live sites.

Your role will include:

* Managing project costs, valuations, and variations throughout delivery

* Preparing and submitting applications for payment

* Procuring and managing subcontractors

* Monitoring project performance and reporting on commercial position

* Identifying risks and opportunities across projects

* Supporting site and project teams with commercial decision-making

This is a hands-on role where you'll be closely involved in how projects are delivered day-to-day.

What you'll need

* Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, utilities, or groundworks

* Ability to manage projects commercially from start through to final account

* Strong communication skills working with site teams, clients, and subcontractors

* Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects

You'll likely have at least 3+ years' experience in a QS role, but the level can flex depending on your background.

The role

* Based in the North of Scotland

* Supporting a mix of civils, HDD, utilities and renewable infrastructure projects

* Working within a close-knit commercial and operational team

* Opportunity to take real ownership and responsibility on projects

Salary & package

The salary will range from £45,000 - £58,000 depending on experience.

In addition, you'll receive:

* Company car or car allowance

* Private healthcare

* Annual bonus (linked to company and individual performance)

* Flexible holiday scheme

* Employee Assistance Programme

About the business

The business is a growing civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation across the North of Scotland. They deliver a wide range of projects, from local infrastructure works through to larger national schemes across utilities and renewable sectors.

They operate with a practical, hands-on approach, giving employees the opportunity to be directly involved in project delivery and decision-making.

Interested?

A clear overview of your project experience and sector background is all that's needed. Your application will be reviewed directly by the hiring team