In brief
This Senior Quantity Surveyor role oversees the financial and commercial delivery of water treatment projects. The work involves managing project portfolios, leading surveying teams, and ensuring contractual compliance from tender through to completion.
Best for
Experienced quantity surveyors with a background in the water or construction industry.
Non-negotiable
RICS recognised qualification in surveying, construction, or engineering required.
Worth knowing
Attendance at the Inverness office is required 2 days per week.
What you need
Required
RICS qualification
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Quantity Surveying experience
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Commercial strategy management
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Procurement
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Cost reconciliation
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Project management
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Team leadership
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Communication
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Full UK Driving Licence
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Preferred
NEC contracts
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Your day-to-day
Manage pre-award activities
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Oversee project portfolios
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Prepare commercial reports
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Track project payments
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Report performance metrics
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Lead surveying teams
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What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
What Are We Looking For? Our Treatment Solutions team in Inverness is seeking a talented Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the delivery of major projects within the Water industry. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of innovation, contributing to the creation of market-leading, world-class products, that are bringing water to life. This role will involve managing and overseeing contractual, financial, and commercial activities of the Company’s projects and frameworks. You’ll lead a team of graduate and experienced surveyors, ensuring best practice is followed and key deliverables are met. Please note with this position, you will be required to be in the Inverness office 2 days per week. Some of Your Key Duties Include: Involvement in pre-award activities such as tender reviews, risk/value analysis and evaluation as well as advising on procurement strategies. Running of specific portfolio of projects and frameworks, incorporating all facets of commercial/contractual administration and liaison from pre-award and invitation to tender stage through to completion. Preparation, development, and analysis of framework wide commercial reports both internally and for the Client(s). Tracking the payment status of projects and programmes/frameworks. Notifying the Managing QS of individual project and wider programme/framework performance and expectations whilst identifying risks and opportunities as they may materialise. Carry out all other tasks as requested within the post holder’s appropriate skill set. What Do You Need? RICS recognised qualification (or equivalent) in one or more of the following – Surveying, Construction, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering. Previous proven experience in a Quantity Surveying role. Experience of setting and agreeing commercial strategies, procurement, cost/value reconciliation/reporting, project management, negotiation and settlement of accounts, negotiation, and settlement of claims. Experience in NEC contracts would be beneficial. Ability to delegate to and manage a team of commercial staff. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Full UK Driving Licence Who Are We? RSE is a trusted clean water technology company, developing market-leading products and solutions for purifying drinking water, recycling wastewater, and cleaning water in industrial processes. We are disrupting the water sector, delivering water treatment products, technologies, and services to clients across the UK. RSE provides offsite modular build solutions using a low-carbon approach compared to traditional construction methods and our unique offering to the market focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence. Established in 1982, RSE has grown into one of the most prominent MEICA engineering businesses in the UK water industry. We have created a complete in-house and full-service capability from project inception through to design, fabrication, and delivery by means of installation and commissioning. We additionally have one of the largest servicing and maintenance teams in the market, to ensure we’re on hand for all our clients’ needs. Our service offering presents industry-leading innovative solutions and our dedicated staff play a key role in delivering our sustainability and wider business goals. With over 2000 staff across our group of companies, our strategic ambition will see the business continue to grow as we expand our operations and diversify our products. One of RSE’s key focuses is driving servant leadership and giving our people the opportunity and responsibility to take an entrepreneurial approach in their career development. What RSE Offer To build successful teams and drive the level of quality that RSE is renowned for, we know we need the best people in the industry. Not only do we require the relevant skillsets, but we also need people with the right attitude and mentality to thrive and grow in an innovative and fast-pace
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