Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • Alpine Fox Ltd
  • Dumfries, Dumfriesshire
  • 08/07/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civils

Dumfries, Scotland
£65,000 - £75,000 + Excellent Benefits

Looking for a senior commercial role where you'll have genuine influence on major civil engineering projects?

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering complex civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the UK. With a strong pipeline of secured work, they're looking to strengthen their commercial team with an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor.

This is an opportunity to join a business that invests in its people, encourages progression and gives you the autonomy to make a real impact.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll take responsibility for the commercial management of civil engineering projects from procurement through to final account, working closely with operational teams to ensure projects are delivered successfully and profitably.

You'll also play an important role in mentoring junior Quantity Surveyors and supporting the wider commercial team.

Your Responsibilities
  • Managing project costs and commercial performance
  • Preparing and presenting monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs)
  • Procuring and managing subcontractors
  • Assessing subcontractor applications and issuing payment notices
  • Managing contractual matters under NEC and JCT contracts
  • Identifying and mitigating commercial risks
  • Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and site teams
  • Supporting and mentoring junior commercial staff
What We're Looking For
  • Degree qualified (or equivalent experience)
  • Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within Civil Engineering
  • Strong knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts
  • Excellent commercial awareness
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills
  • Organised, analytical and commercially focused
  • Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to project sites
What's On Offer?
  • £65,000 - £75,000 salary
  • Excellent benefits package
  • Long-term career progression
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Opportunity to work on prestigious infrastructure projects

If you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career with a contractor that genuinely values its people, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Alpinefox Recruitment for a confidential discussion.