Quantity Surveyor

Nicol of Skene, a well-established civil engineering construction company based in Scotland, is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join and strengthen our project team, on a large civil engineering and horizontal directional drilling project based in the North East of Scotland.

As a key team member of a leading civil engineering, multi-utility and horizontal directional drilling contractor in the North-East of Scotland, you will play a key role in managing the costs & value relating to a high value major infrastructure project. This role will be primarily site-based in the North East, with periodic travel to our Head Office in Westhill, Aberdeenshire.

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Key Responsibilities:

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• Maintain strong working relationships and clear communication with key project stakeholders, including the Client, Project Manager, Managing Quantity Surveyor, and engineering teams
• Produce monthly CVRs and deliver presentations to Senior Management, highlighting key insights and progress, risks and opportunities
• Prepare and submit Applications for Payment promptly, adhering to the contract’s specified deadlines and timescales
• Responsible for the commercial management of subcontractors, including the assessment and certification of payment applications, management of compensation events, and agreement of final accounts
• Participate in meetings with client representatives and contribute input while maintaining a high standard of professionalism
• Prepare and submit project cash flow forecasts to the Managing QS on a monthly basis
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of contractual risks and opportunities, ensuring the wider team is kept informed and aligned
• Ensure familiarity with the Integrated Management System and encourage its consistent application across project activities

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What We Offer:

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• Competitive salary
• Private healthcare
• Company Pension
• Car Allowance
• Employee Assistance Programme  (EAP)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

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We’re offering an excellent opportunity for a proactive and driven individual to become part of our dynamic and fast-paced Commercial team.

📧 To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to: careers@nicolofskene.com or give us a call on 01224 744473

While we welcome interest from all qualified candidates, we are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship. Therefore, only applicants with the unrestricted Right to Work in the UK can be considered.

Nicol of Skene is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.  We value teamwork, quality and continuous improvement and we’re excited to welcome new talent to support our continued growth.

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