Managing Quantity Surveyor

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

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to oversee civil engineering projects in Scotland. You will manage a commercial team, ensure compliance with processes, and represent the company in negotiations. Ideally, you have team management experience and knowledge of NEC contracts. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including private healthcare and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car allowance

8% matched pension contributions

Private healthcare

26 days holiday

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing a team across multiple projects.
• Experience on civil engineering schemes.
• Thorough understanding of contractual provisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a commercial team across multiple schemes.
• Oversee commercial aspects of multiple projects, including cash flow monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with internal commercial processes.

Skills

Team management experience

Civil engineering scheme experience

NEC form of Contract knowledge

Contractual understanding

Client-facing collaborative attitude

Education

Degree or HNC/D

Job description

Overview

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Building a sustainable tomorrow. BAM Infrastructure is looking to recruit an experienced and motivated Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our ASTI onshore team. You will play a key part in delivering large civil engineering projects that provide critical infrastructure to enable future renewable developments across Scotland. The successful candidate will initially be based at our area office in Kilsyth, Scotland, during the pre-construction phase. The project is expected to move to site in 2027, with site works located in the Inverness area.

Your work environment

• 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 where everyone can bring their best and whole self to work.

Your mission

As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the following:

• 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, including monthly cost value reconciliations (CVRs), cash flow monitoring, financial forecasts, applications for payment, and change management.
• Ensure compliance with internal commercial processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Work 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 pre-construction/tender phases.
• Manage Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) projects or a portfolio of ECI projects from a commercial perspective, including review of contract documentation.

Who are we looking for?

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 the ability 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

Our values and commitment

BAM Infrastructure is committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices and to developing policies that support work-life balance. We strive to recruit the very best talent regardless of race, colour, religion, nationality or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

Our recruitment process

For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Zainab Rubbani, Recruiter, BAM Infrastructure, at [e-mail]. BAM is committed to an inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, and provides reasonable adjustments if needed.

Details

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