Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Department: EMEA Consultancy - Transport & Infrastructure

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Scotland, UK

Why Soben?
We’re an award-winning construction consultancy with huge ambitions to put ourselves firmly on the map. We’ve come a long way since operations commenced in 2011 but now is the time to step on the gas and realize our true potential. It is a hugely exciting time to join our business and we have some amazing times ahead of us. We’re targeting to have 1000 people globally by 2030 to support our expansion plans in current locations as well as additional territories. If you want to play an integral part in achieving our ambitious plans for growth and delivering an exceptional consultancy service for our clients in the EMEA region, whilst progressing your own career in a supportive and dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!

About the opportunity
We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyorto join our growing team in Glasgow. You’ll be joining Soben at an exciting time, playing a key role in helping us achieve our ambitious growth targets. Supporting one of our key Construction clients in the region, you will be responsible for developing and implementing key procurement and commercial strategies across a range of projects in our business.

What you'll do

In this role you will:

Provide the necessary pre and post contract quantity surveying / commercial support on a range of one-off projects and programmes of work. We are looking for a candidate who has working knowledge of the relevant conditions of contract (primarily NEC3 suite), along with experience in estimating, cost and budget management, contract administration and payment and expenditure management.

• Project Focus: Predominantly be working on compensatory planting and biodiversity net gain projects and:
• Financial Management: Be responsible for detailed financial management and reporting
• Contract Negotiation and Management: Work alongside Compensatory Planting Project Manager to negotiate and manage terms of compensatory planting and biodiversity net gain contracts.
• Procurement Management: Manage procurement events/ITTs including initial enquiry, contract negotiation/agreement, post contract management and agreement of final account
• Land Agreement Negotiation Work alongside Compensatory Planting Project Manager to assist negotiation and management of financial terms of land agreements.
• Coordination with Contracts Managers: Liaise with all capital projects contracts managers to ensure all compensatory planting and biodiversity net gain contracts are delivered within project budgeting and cost recovery via Ofgem allowances in so far as possible.
• Commercial Acumen and Skills Strong commercial acumen with well-developed interpersonal, problem-solving, communication and negotiation skills with demonstrable experience delivering large projects/programmes of work.
• Contract Management Support: Reporting to the Procurement & Commercial Manager or Senior Contract Manager the Contract Manager will support the Project Manager and Procurement & Commercial Manager/Senior Contract Manager to deliver strategies and contracts, providing robust post contract commercial management which will support the project goals and objectives.
• Departmental KPI Support: Support the delivery of departmental KPIs and objectives such as savings in total cost of ownership, value engineering and safety performance.
• Deadline and Pressure Management: Possess the ability to work to tight deadlines, under pressure whilst still delivering quality output and prioritise requirements where necessary. A keen eye to detail is a must as well as the ability to work methodically through a demanding workload. You will need to communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders and hold the ability to influence and negotiate with users outside your own sphere of responsibility.

About you

We are looking for candidates who have working knowledge of the relevant conditions of contract (primarily NEC3 suite) along with experience in estimating, cost and budget management, contract administration and payment and expenditure management. To be considered for this role, the individual should have:

• Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years’ experience of managing contracts on projects or programmes of work of £5-£100M
• Professional qualifications – MRICS desirable

About life at Soben

We’re on a mission to rewrite the rules.We’re a diverse team of professionals who consider our work a vocation, not just a job. This sense of purpose and affinity for what we do is what fuels our ambition, driving us to keep learning and seeking new challenges. Inclusion is at the heart of our company’s culture. We’re proud of our unique personality, and we know that our diverse team brings a wealth of perspectives that enrich our work.

Grow with usOur people are our greatest asset, so you’ll get ongoing training and personal development to help you flourish, building a long-term and successful career with us. We’re small but mighty – you’ll have opportunities to progress quickly and be trusted with responsibilities you could only dream of in a larger organization, including the chance to work on some of the industry's most exciting projects

What you’ll get in return
Soben’s start-up mentality means every person has the autonomy to make a difference within a fast-paced dynamic organization. As well as market-leading pay and conditions, we provide an environment where everyone can flourish. We value work-life balance. Flexible schedules and remote work opportunities give you the opportunity to thrive at work and in your personal life. Our Leadership PrinciplesSoben’s Leadership Principles are at the heart of our culture. They guide how we engage with each other and with our clients, and how we help our talented employees flourish in their careers.

1. We always deliver on our promises, no matter how small
2. We are driven to solve our clients’ problems as if paying our rent or mortgage depends on it
3. We have a bias for action. Actions make things happen
4. We employ the best people who are ambitious, hardworking, humble, and open to feedback. We empower them to “proceed until apprehended”
5. We have a business owner mentality to cost management
6. We are open, honest, and direct in our communications
7. We have a growth mindset
8. We reinvest our profits to create a sustainable business for the long term

About us


Soben offers something different: world-class construction consultancy, paired with hands-on commercial experience. We increase certainty in our clients’ investments through cost, schedule, risk, and project management. With a track record of successfully delivering major construction projects, we pride ourselves on going the extra mile. And we always deliver on our promises.

An obsessive commitment to excellence and forensic attention to detail are the cornerstones of our culture. They’re how we help our clients deliver on time, on budget and with certainty, every time.