Quantity Surveyor - Ground Engineering

Building a sustainable tomorrow We're looking for a talented Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team and play a pivotal role in delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across Scotland. Based from our Kilsyth office near Glasgow, you'll work with industry-leading specialists, take commercial ownership of multiple projects, and drive the commercial reporting and performance of a key department. Combining strategic commercial responsibility with regular site engagement, this role offers exposure to every stage of a project from pre-construction (including Contract negotiations), to project delivery and project close out, with monthly visits to projects across Scotland. Alongside a competitive package and genuine career development opportunities, we offer flexible working to support a healthy work-life balance and help you perform at your best. Making Possible As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the following: Maintain high personal safety and environmental standards in accordance with Company policy Maintain effective communication with peers and managers Provide commercial advice and support to the team at all stages from pre-construction to project hand-back Commercial management for dispute avoidance Working with the operational team to monitor project and departmental costs Prepare monthly cost and value reports including risk management, quarterly reports and present to senior management Take part in discussions concerning project performance and provide commercial input to project strategy Understand and promote usage of Company Procedures Risk and opportunity management including identification and assessment of risks and opportunity both internally and externally Change management including assessing and agreeing change with the client Ensure timely production of appropriate levels of applications for payments Attend and provide input to all site required meetings Manage time effectively working on multiple projects of varying value, in a structured manner What do you bring to the role? Essential Successful experience at Senior quantity Surveyor level with a minimum of 5 years+ experience working for tier 1 or 2 contractors (other backgrounds may be considered) Understanding of basic contract law and contractual obligations with strong commercial awareness Member of a Professional Institution or working towards application of the ICES, (or similar) preferred Open Collaborative approach and willing to help and assist those around you Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Mobility to attend sites across Scotland in a visiting capacity Educated to Degree level in a relevant Commercial, Construction or Project Management qualification (preferred but not essential) Desirable Experience of a similar role, with good knowledge of Ground Investigation. What’s in it for you? Competitive salary A wide range of family-friendly policies Company car/car allowance/travel allowance 8 % matched pension contributions Private healthcare Life assurance 26 days holiday 2 wellbeing days 1 volunteering day Personal and professional development About BAM Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe. We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics. The application process For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Zainab Rubbani, Recruiter, BAM UK & Ireland (Infrastructure), Email: zainab.rubbani@bam.com BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.