Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager

Your New Role 

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to join our Transport Infrastructure division working in our NMC SW account, you will be based between our Main office at Polmadie, and our Woodside Viaduct project in Glasgow, where you will be working on an exciting new project. 

Our NMC SW account is working in partnership with Transport Scotland Southwest since August 2020, we are responsible for inspections, cyclical maintenance, asset management, scheme delivery as well as winter maintenance and incident response.

The team are first on the scene to assist road users on the road network, deliver engineering design and operational delivery services for more than 600 kilometres of road and 1,650 structures enabling reliable journey times and a high level of customer care for the people and businesses that use these roads every day.

By ensuring our roads and highways are well-maintained through all-weather seasons and traffic incidents, we aim to create well-functioning, safe spaces which minimise disruption, keep people moving and support thriving communities.

The standard hours of work are Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week.  

We want to hear from you if you have a strong understanding of commercial reporting and implementation, supported by your excellent stakeholder management skills. A proven track record in a similar role will give you the confidence to be self-sufficient and work on your own initiative. It is essential you have a driving licence as you may work from other sites/depots when required.

You will be responsible for: 

• Supporting the primary contact for the Contractor for all commercial matters including budgetary management, ownership of to the Management Systems, resolution of non-conformances, continuous improvement, financial, planning, programming, and delivery 

• Ensuring best value for money is achieved and providing accurate and timely expenditure forecasts and invoices. Analysing resources against weekly programme 

• Undertaking internal and external audits, monitoring, and ensuring staff compliance, and attending all meetings on the effectiveness of the Management System and Quality Plan.  

• The Contractor’s activities associated with all systems. Tender preparation and analysis and monthly payment process (including measurement/preparation of interim valuations etc.) 

• Liaising with Operations Teams at weekly meetings to ascertain value created by "books in" resource 

• Collating "fixed" costs per depot for labour, plant, materials, and sub-contracts to prepare a CVR

• Undertaking people management duties of junior members within the team reporting into you 

Due to the nature of the role, it would be beneficial for you to hold a relevant degree level qualification but is not essential. 

What we can offer you 

• Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan 
• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to  
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays 
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership  
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers 
• Social Value - You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives 
• Company Car / Car allowance  

Application Guidance 

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.  

Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date should we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.  

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!