Senior Quantity Surveyor - Aberdeen

Ref: 719 Date Posted: Monday 12 Jan 2026

2020 Recruitment are delighted to be working with our leading Civil Engineering contractor who are looking to add to add a Senior Quantity Surveyor to their team in Aberdeenshire.

The successful candidate will play a key in successfully managing all financial aspects of a project pre and post contract.

To be considered for this role it is essential that you meet the stated requirements as well as possessing the right to work in the UK.

The Role

As the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money, while achieving the required quality, safety and environmental standards.

You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the Company Standards of Service, Management Systems and to meet the requirements of the company business plan(s).

Duties and Responsibilities

As the Senior Quantity Surveyor your duties will include the following:

  • Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities and cash flow forecasts.
  • Undertake costs analysis and reporting on project work (pre-and-post contract).
  • Assist in establishing the client's requirements and undertake budget cost studies which reflect these requirements.
  • Perform risk /value management and cost control.
  • Identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks.
  • Prepare and analyse costs for tenders.
  • Obtain quotations and prepare sub contract documents for subcontractors.
  • Provide advice on and assisting with the preparation of contractual claims.
  • Analyse outcomes of and write detailed progress reports.
  • Prepare interim valuations, final accounts and arranging payments.
  • Maintain awareness of the various civil engineering contracts in current use.
  • Understand the implications of health and safety regulations.
  • Maintain Document logs and registers.
  • Liaise with contract staff, suppliers and clients
  • Implement and maintain company procedures and contract administrative systems
  • Use a variety of software packages including EasyEarthworks, Excel, Word, Project, Constructa and Entropy

Requirements

To be considered for the Senior Quantity Surveyor role you must have the following:

  • Strong track record of delivery of projects in a Construction environment
  • Clear understanding of the full project management lifecycle
  • Ability to manage tasks independently and work to deadlines.
  • A continuous improvement mindset.

Package

As the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be offered the following package:

  • Competitive salary
  • Great company benefits
  • Bonus structure
  • Development and training opportunities
  • Career progression plans
  • Various company incentives.

Apply

To apply for this role please send a CV to Robert at 2020 Recruitment.