Senior Quantity Surveyor - Reiver Complex

Job Details

Grade: 10A

Hourly Rate: £29.21 - £30.54

Salary: £53,310.93 - £55,738.18 per annum

Contract Duration: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

 

Role Purpose

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for a leadership role that combines commercial expertise with the opportunity to make a real impact on public infrastructure projects?

Scottish Borders Council is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the Quantity Surveying team within SBC Contracts. This key role is responsible for the commercial, contractual and financial management of a diverse portfolio of construction and engineering projects, ensuring delivery to agreed quality, budget and programme requirements. You will lead a team of four professionals, manage valuations, procurement, subcontractor arrangements, cost forecasting and contract administration, while supporting business development, income generation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Applicants should hold a degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent) and have substantial experience in construction, contract management, procurement, estimation, budgeting and commercial negotiations. Strong leadership, financial management and stakeholder engagement skills are essential. This permanent 35-hour post offers hybrid working, excellent pension benefits and the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of vital infrastructure services across the Scottish Borders

 

Essential

Degree in Quantity Surveying or SVQ4 in Construction Contracting Operations (Surveying).

 

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Mark Douglas by telephone on 01835 827730 or by email at mdouglas@scotborders.gov.uk.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.