John Gunn and Sons Ltd

Company

John Gunn and Sons Ltd

John Gunn & Sons Ltd was established in 1912 and has traded for over 110 years.

Location

Various locations in Caithness – Head Office is in Lybster

Hours

47.5 hours

Type

Full Time

Duration

Permanent

Salary

£45,000-£65,000 based on experience

Quantity Surveyor

Job Posted:

16th March 2026

Applications Close:

3rd April 2026

Job Description

Your main responsibilities will include:

  • Managing subcontractor procurement and payments
  • Preparing and submitting interim applications and variations
  • Cost reporting and forecasting
  • Supporting contract administration
  • Working collaboratively with site teams and clients
  • Identifying and managing commercial risks
  • Prepare Tender packages

Benefits

  • Annual Leave
  • Company Pension
  • Training Programme

Requirements

  • A qualification (HNC, HND or degree) in Quantity Surveying.
  • A full UK Driving license.
  • Experience in civil engineering or infrastructure.
  • A working knowledge of Microsoft software such as word, excel.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Good communications skills and able to build working relationships with clients and site teams.
  • NEC contract knowledge.

Desirable (but not essential)

  • CSCS Card.
  • Past experience working on cable install projects.
  • Programming experience.

To apply

Applicants are to send their CV to [email protected].