Senior Quantity Surveyor in New Town (Hobart)

Job Title Senior Quantity Surveyor Reporting To Commercial Manager / Commercial Director Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well‑established construction business delivering a diverse portfolio of high‑value projects across Scotland. The successful candidate will play a key role in the commercial management of projects from pre‑construction through to final account, ensuring robust cost control, risk management, and value delivery. The role offers a unique opportunity to work on one of the largest pipelines of construction projects currently in Scotland , including involvement in the fast‑growing and cutting‑edge Data Centre market . This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven professional looking to contribute to technically challenging, future‑focused developments. Key Responsibilities Commercial & Financial Management
- Full commercial responsibility for one or more construction projects
- Preparation, review, and management of project budgets and cost forecasts
- Regular financial reporting, including CVRs and cash flow forecasting
- Implementation and maintenance of cost control procedures
- Management of risk, opportunity, and value engineering processes Procurement & Supply Chain
- Preparing and managing procurement strategies aligned with project programmes
- Tendering, appointment, and management of subcontractors and suppliers
- Negotiation and agreement of subcontract orders and final accounts
- Ongoing commercial management of supply chain partners Contract Administration
- Administration of construction contracts (e.g. JCT or similar)
- Assessment and agreement of interim valuations and payment applications
- Management of variations, extensions of time, and loss & expense claims
- Preparation and agreement of final accounts Stakeholder & Team Leadership
- Acting as a key commercial point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
- Providing guidance and mentoring to junior commercial team members
- Supporting delivery teams with commercial input on complex and technically demanding projects
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners Skills & Experience – Essential
- Significant experience in a Quantity Surveying role within a main contracting environment
- Proven experience managing projects through the full construction lifecycle
- Strong knowledge of standard forms of construction contract
- Excellent commercial awareness and financial acumen
- Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment Desirable
- Experience on large‑scale infrastructure, commercial, or technically complex projects What’s on Offer
- Salary up to £75,000 , dependent on experience
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Car allowance
- Private medical insurance
- Chance to work on one of Scotland’s largest and most ambitious construction pipelines
- Exposure to innovative and future‑focused sectors, including the rapidly expanding Data Centre market
- Involvement in complex, high‑value, and technically challenging developments
- Long‑term career stability with clear development and progression opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative team culture #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qlsbj