Role opportunity: Quantity Surveyor

AGB Scotland is a main contractor specialising in bespoke new build and refurbishment projects, civils, joinery and decoration. We are renowned for high quality workmanship and excellent customer service. The customer experience delivered by our team, the AGB Experience, is unrivalled.

Position details
Reporting to the Commercial Manager and working closely with the Surveying and Project Teams, you will provide effective day to day commercial support and monitor expenditure to ensure commercial viability of current contracts. You will be responsible for the preparation and submission of monthly valuations, continual tracking, recording and costing of variations and agreeing final accounts all to approved timescales. You will undertake subcontractor procurement, payments and negotiation of final accounts to ensure optimal efficiency and profitability in the business.

You will be a good communicator, both written and verbal, with excellent interpersonal skills and be comfortable working with minimal supervision on your own initiative. Key to success in this role is a methodical, planned and analytical strategy to all activities. Most importantly you will have a professional and proactive approach focused on building trust and long-term relationships with subcontractor partners and customers.

Responsibilities will include

• Selecting and appointing subcontractors within budget allowances.
• Regular site visits to measure completed works, identify variations and discuss commercial matters with the site team.
• Maintaining excellent records of site activity, variations and projected final account throughout the project.
• Preparation, submission and agreement of detailed monthly valuations, including costed variations and subcontractor payments.
• Generating, maintaining and reporting on cashflow forecasts and project profitability.
• Take the lead and be the focal point for all commercial matters on allocated projects.
• Contract administration in respect of record keeping and formal notices.

Ideal requirements

• BSc or HND in Quantity Surveying is required.
• 5 years + in a construction industry role, ideally within the bespoke sector.
• Strong digital skills including Microsoft 365 and bespoke software packages.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiating skills.
• Proactive approach, excellent written and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional analytical and organisational skills.
• Clean driving licence, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and references are required.

This a full-time position based in our Perth offices, with an attractive salary and benefits package on offer for the right candidate.

If you feel that you are the candidate for this role, please send your CV, along with a covering letter explaining why you are right for the role, to people@agbscotland.co.uk.

Closing date: Friday 2nd May 2025