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Quantity surveyor

Grow your career with Donaldson Timber Systems.

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About the role

Plains, Scotland

Monday - Friday

37.5 Hours per week

Our Quantity Surveyors are core to the commercial operation of our business. A key member of our team, reporting to the Commercial Manager, you'll thrive in an enterprising, dynamic, and client focused team.

You'll play a vital role in the successful delivery of projects ranging from £50k to £5M, ensuring financial control, contractual compliance, and customer satisfaction across a diverse portfolio of projects.

This is a great role if you're keen to develop your career. You'll manage and deliver quality, cost effective projects while supporting Assistant Quantity Surveyors, developing our commercial talent for the future.

In this role, you'll:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget, ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction.

Have ownership of project setup, cost control, and contract administration

Partner with Construction Managers to manage subcontractor procurement, negotiation, and payment processes with confidence and clarity.

Monitor cash flow, manage financial risks, and ensure compliance with credit policies.

Produce and present monthly cost reports, to the senior management team, identifying opportunities for performance improvement.

Review contract order documents against the bandwidth for negotiation and work with customers to agree sub-contract orders within the company's parameters for contractual risks.

Support and guide Assistant Quantity Surveyors, fostering a culture of learning, growth, and professional excellence.

Collaborate with pre-construction, construction, and finance teams to ensure seamless project execution, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and aligned.

Have responsibility for meeting and upholding our Health & Safety and Environmental Policy.

Benefits

Cometitive salary

Bonus scheme

Pension

Company car allowance

Life assurance

Career progression

Sick pay

Flexible benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Gym membership

Dental insurance

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Skills you'll bring

You'll have:

A relevant bachelor's degree or RICS membership.

Strong understanding of standard forms of contract (such as JCT, SBCC).

You'll be a methodical planner with a keen eye for detail and a passion for process and negotiation.

A confident communicator and negotiator you'll thrive in a business environment where your commercial abilities will demonstrate your grasp of financial data and value engineering.

Your communication skills will demonstrate your skill in resolving conflict and navigating complex challenges.

Apply now

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