Nicol of Skene, a well-established civil engineering company based in Scotland, is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join and strengthen our team.
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 various projects. This role will be primarily based at our Head Office in Westhill, Aberdeenshire with periodic travel to sites across the North-East.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain strong working relationships and clear communication with key project stakeholders, including Clients, Contract Managers, and engineering teams
- Produce monthly CVRs and presenting to Senior Management, highlighting key insights and progress, risks and opportunities
- Prepare and submit Applications for Payment promptly, adhering to the contracts 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 while maintaining a high standard of professionalism
- Prepare and submit project cashflow 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
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Private healthcare
- Company Pension
- Car Allowance
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
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.
Skills & Experience Required:
- A degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related field preferred
- Demonstrated experience in a Quantity Surveyor role, working for either a main contractor or subcontractor
- Previous experience working on civil engineering projects involving earthworks, infrastructure & plotworks is beneficial
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Demonstrated capability in managing subcontractors, ensuring quality, adherence to timelines, and alignment with contract requirements
- Strong communication and negotiation abilities
- Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic, while being self-driven and capable of working independently or as part of a team
- Full UK driving licence
- Legal right to work in the UK without restrictions (no sponsorship available)
- Experience of utilities and HDD works is advantageous, however not necessarily required