Senior Quantity Surveyor
RG Setsquare
· posted 20 August 2026
Salary
£58,000 – £68,000 a year
Job type
full time
Category
Construction
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Heavy Civils & Infrastructure
Location: Scotland
Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure
Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an established UK infrastructure contractor delivering a long-term programme of major civil engineering and infrastructure works across Scotland.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior QS to take responsibility for the commercial management of significant project packages, from procurement through to final account, while working on major infrastructure schemes with a strong pipeline of work.
The role would also suit a Senior Quantity Surveyor who is looking to take the next step towards Managing Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager level, depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial management of major civil engineering and infrastructure packages
Managing projects from procurement through to final account
Subcontract procurement, negotiation and management
Cost control, forecasting and financial reporting
Contract administration and commercial management
Monitoring project performance, costs and financial risk
Supporting the wider commercial and project delivery teams
Managing commercial relationships with subcontractors and supply chain partners
Experience Required
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in heavy civils, infrastructure or similar large-scale construction environments.
Experience across some of the following areas would be highly relevant:
Earthworks and excavation
Reinforced concrete and foundations
Drainage and utilities
Access roads and hardstanding
Energy, power and substation-related civils
Subcontract procurement and management
Cost control, forecasting and reporting
Contract administration and commercial managementExperience within energy, utilities, power or substation projects would be advantageous but is not essential.
Why Apply?
Join an established UK infrastructure contractor
Work on a long-term programme of major infrastructure projects across Scotland
Strong pipeline of work providing excellent long-term stability
Significant commercial responsibility and ownership
Opportunity to work on substantial civils and infrastructure packages
Clear potential for progression towards Managing QS / Commercial Manager
Opportunity to develop your career within a well-established contractorIf you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a heavy civils or infrastructure background and are interested in a long-term opportunity in Scotland, this could be an excellent next step.
For further information on the projects, locations, packages and overall opportunity, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.
RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
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