Managing Quantity Surveyor

BAM group; Inverness; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to oversee large-scale civil engineering projects in Inverness. Responsibilities include team management, project oversight, and commercial negotiations. Ideal candidates will have experience with NEC contracts and a relevant degree. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, supporting personal and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car / car allowance

Private healthcare

26 days holiday

2 wellbeing days

1 volunteering day

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team across multiple projects.
• Experience on civil engineering schemes.
• Thorough understanding of NEC form of Contract.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a commercial team across multiple schemes.
• Liaise closely with operations team for alignment.
• Oversee commercial aspects of multiple projects.

Skills

Team management

Civil engineering expertise

NEC Contract experience

Client-facing skills

Good communication skills

Education

Degree or HNC/D in relevant field

Relevant professional qualification (CICES/RICS)

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Managing Quantity Surveyor role at BAM UK & Ireland. BAM Infrastructure is seeking an experienced and motivated Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our ASTI onshore team, with projects scheduled to run until 2030. You will contribute to the delivery of large-scale civil engineering projects that will provide critical infrastructure to support future renewable developments across Scotland. The successful candidate will initially be based in our Inverness office, before moving to a site office near Drumnadrochit (close to Inverness).

Your team

• A living-away allowance will be provided for working away from home, along with other package benefits
• We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and value every employee regardless of race, colour, religion, nationality or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

What you’ll do (Responsibilities)

• Manage and mentor a commercial team across multiple schemes.
• Liaise closely with the operations team and support services to ensure alignment and collaboration.
• Participate in project performance discussions and contribute commercial insight to strategic decision-making.
• Oversee commercial aspects of multiple projects, ensuring the timely delivery of: monthly cost value reconciliations (CVRs), cash flow monitoring, monthly and quarterly financial forecasts, applications for payment, and effective change management.
• Ensure compliance with internal commercial processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Work closely with clients and key stakeholders to identify and deliver optimal commercial solutions.
• Represent the company in commercial discussions, negotiations, and progress reviews.
• Ensure adherence to procurement and subcontractor management procedures.
• Provide input and commercial guidance during the pre-construction/tender phases of projects.
• Manage Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) projects or a portfolio of ECI projects from a commercial perspective, including review of contract documentation.

What you’ll bring (Qualifications)

Necessary

• Previous experience of managing a team (ideally across multiple projects)
• Previous experience on civil engineering schemes
• Experience of NEC form of Contract
• Thorough understanding of contractual provisions with a view to comment, review and draft documents
• Relevant qualification – Degree; HNC/D

Advantageous

• Early Contractor Involvement experience
• Experience of target cost contracts
• Good client-facing collaborative attitude
• Good communication skills
• Relevant professional qualification (CICES/RICS)

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family-friendly policies
• Company car / car allowance / travel allowance
• 8% matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. We engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe. We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued.

The application process

For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Zainab Rubbani, Recruiter, BAM Infrastructure, at [e-mail]. BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if you may need any reasonable adjustments, please speak with a member of our team.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Construction