Senior Quantity Surveyor - ORK10418
Orkney Islands Council, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
Senior Quantity Surveyor - ORK10418
£40,001 - £50,000
Orkney Islands Council, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
- Full time
- Permanent
Posted today, 13 Jun | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: 28-06-2026 (In 15 days)
Job ref: ORK10418
Location ref: Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
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Senior Quantity Surveyor
Council Offices, Kirkwall
35 hours per week
Permanent
£48,017 - £50,919
£26.31 - £27.90 per hour
The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance.
You will be reporting to the Team Manager (Projects).
Your working pattern is 09:00-17:00, Monday to Friday. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.
The purpose of this role is to plan, manage and deliver a wide range of capital and revenue projects and commissions, as allocated by the Service Manager Property
and Capital Programme and/or delegate.
We are seeking an experienced professional with Quantity Surveying and Project Management skills to join an established Projects team.
The post holder will be responsible for the execution of allocated projects from early inception to completion by carrying out the full range of professional duties associated with undertaking construction projects including client meetings, programme management, procurement, cost reviews, payments, valuations, variations, order placing, enquiries, preparation of cost/value reconciliation’s, contract and contractor reviews.
You should be able to demonstrate the full range of professional duties associated with quantity surveying, with a good understanding of construction detailing, materials specification, contract administration and project management, together with an understanding of contract issues and CDM Regulations.
The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.
This post requires a Level 1 Disclosure check.
Interview expenses are payable for this post, click here for further information.
Relocation package is available in line with Council Policy for this post, click here for the Relocation Policy.
Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 28 June 2026, with shortlisting taking place week commencing 29 June 2026 and interviews scheduled for week commencing 20 July 2026.
For a discussion about the role, contact Erlend Poke, Team Manager Projects, e-mail: erlend.poke@orkney.gov.uk or Glen Thomson, Service Manager for Property and Capital Programme, e-mail: glen.thomson@orkney.gov.uk, or telephone .
For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants.
We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process.
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Orkney Islands Council
View full company profileForget images of remote islands - Orkney is well served by superb modern transport links. Forget the idea of a few people in the middle of no-where - Orkney is home to over 20,000 people. Orkney may bring to mind certain images, but the chances are they are, to say the least, a little off the mark. Sure, we're a bit off the beaten track, but the needs of our community are just the same as anywhere else. And, as a result, the opportunities we can offer you are comparable with those you'll find elsewhere. Of course, there are a few differences: for starters Orkney consists of 100,000 hectares spread over 70+ small islands (19 of which are inhabited), so, like our service users, you'll need to make the most of the transportation links which are vital to Orkney's social and economic well-being. Orkney Islands Council may be the smallest local authority in Scotland, but we can offer some big challenges. And big opportunities. This could be your big chance to make the move, and make a difference. OIC has an impact on many aspects of everyday life. With around 1,800 staff, we are also the county’s biggest employer.