Senior Quantity Surveyor


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£70,000 to £80,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Inverness, IV3 5DZ
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Aug 2026
Closing date:	27 Sept 2026

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Summary

Senior Surveyor - Infrastructure ProjectsLocation: Inverness (Hybrid Working)

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary - £70-80,000 plus car / £8K car allowance and package

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Surveyor to join a growing infrastructure-focused organisation supporting major projects across the Highlands and wider Scotland. This hybrid role combines office, site, and remote working, offering both flexibility and exposure to high-profile civil engineering and infrastructure schemes.

The successful candidate will play a key role in commercial and contractual management, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, on budget, and to the highest standard.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the commercial management of infrastructure projects from pre-contract through to final account

- Prepare, review, and manage cost plans, valuations, and financial reporting

- Administer NEC (or similar) contracts, including change control and compensation events

- Manage subcontractor procurement, negotiation, and performance

- Monitor project budgets and forecasts to ensure financial targets are achieved

- Provide accurate and timely reporting to senior stakeholders

- Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities

- Support project teams to ensure compliance with contractual obligations

- Mentor and support junior commercial staff where required

Key Requirements

- Proven experience in a Senior Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor role within infrastructure or civil engineering

- Strong knowledge of NEC contracts (essential)

- Experience working on large-scale infrastructure, utilities, or civil engineering projects

- Excellent commercial acumen and financial management skills

- Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively

- Strong negotiation and communication skills

- Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline

Additional Information

This role will suit a commercially driven individual looking to take the next step in their career within a dynamic and forward-thinking infrastructure environment, while benefiting from the lifestyle and work-life balance offered by a Highlands-based role. If interested, contact me on the details below.

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