Quantity Surveyor - Construction

John Graham Construction Ltd

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Not specified; benefits: car allowance, pension sc...
On-site
Extensive post qualification experience as quantity surveyor
Experience with private and public sector building projects
Strong commercial awareness and construction cost understanding
This role offers a key commercial position on a £150m project providing cost control from inception to completion

Job Summary

  • This role offers a key commercial position on a £150m project providing cost control from inception to completion.
  • The successful candidate will manage budgets, conduct value engineering, and administer contracts while mentoring junior staff.
  • Graham offers competitive benefits including a car allowance, pension scheme, life assurance, and 35 days' holiday.

Matching Summary

This role offers a key commercial position on a £150m project providing cost control from inception to completion.

Salary

Not specified; Benefits: Car Allowance, Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, 35 Days' Holiday

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Extensive post qualification experience as Quantity Surveyor
  • Experience with private and public sector building projects
  • Strong commercial awareness and construction cost understanding
  • Proven procurement and subcontract management skills
  • In-depth knowledge of cost control and final accounts
  • Working knowledge of regulations and construction methodologies

Nice-to-have

  • RICS membership or working towards it
  • Experience on large scale complex building projects
  • Exposure to modern methods of construction
  • Mentoring junior commercial team members
  • Proactive approach to value engineering

Key Requirements

  • Extensive post qualification experience (PQE) in Quantity Surveying
  • UK work eligibility required per Home Office regulations
  • Membership of RICS or similar professional body (desirable)

Work Rights

Must be eligible to live and work in the UK

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