Senior Quantity Surveyor In New Town (Hobart)

Job Title Senior Quantity Surveyor Reporting To Commercial Manager / Commercial Director Role Overview We are seeking an experiencedSenior Quantity Surveyorto 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 onone of the largest pipelines of construction projects currently in Scotland, including involvement in thefast‐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 quick‐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 Opportunity 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-*****-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qr60y