Job title: Quantity Surveyor
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Commercial
Functional Expertise: Quantity Surveyor
Salary type: Annual
Salary from: GBP £40,000.00
Salary to: GBP £50,000.00
Location: Perth, UK
Job published: 2026-10-22
Job ID: 39775
Contact name: Deborah Kerr
Phone number: +447768652699
Contact email: deborah@conferorecruitment.co.uk

Job Description

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Scotland (Hybrid)
Salary: £40-50k + Car Allowance, Bonus, Pension
Working Pattern: 3-4 days from home, 1-2 days per week in Perth, Scotland

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a leading specialist contractor delivering civil engineering and ground engineering solutions across Scotland. Working as part of a well-established team, you will take ownership of the commercial management of a diverse portfolio of projects involving retaining walls, soil stabilisation, reinforced earth solutions, slope stabilisation and associated infrastructure works.

This role offers a rare opportunity to be the lead commercial representative for Scotland, with responsibility for all commercial aspects of projects from tender handover through to final account.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Management of all commercial activities across a portfolio of projects throughout Scotland.
  • Preparation and submission of valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
  • Cost control, forecasting and financial reporting.
  • Management of subcontractor procurement, payments and account settlements.
  • Assessment and negotiation of change events, variations and contractual claims.
  • Supporting operational teams to maximise commercial performance and project profitability.
  • Maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships throughout project delivery.

 

About You

  • Proven experience in a Quantity Surveying role within civil engineering, infrastructure, geotechnical or specialist construction sectors.
  • Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
  • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline preferred.

 

What's on Offer?

  • The opportunity to take ownership of all commercial activities across Scotland.
  • A varied portfolio of technically interesting projects.
  • Significant autonomy and influence within the Scottish business.
  • Excellent work-life balance with 3-4 days working from home and only 1-2 days per week required in Perth.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

 

If you are looking for a role offering genuine responsibility, flexibility and the opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing specialist contractor, we would be keen to hear from you.