Senior Quantity Surveyor

A well-established civil engineering contractor is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team in Glasgow.

With a strong pipeline of secured work across Scotland, this is an excellent opportunity to join a busy contractor delivering a range of civil engineering projects including groundworks, earthworks, reinforced concrete works, substations and major infrastructure projects.

The Role

Working alongside the Commercial Director and wider commercial team, you will take commercial responsibility for multiple projects from pre-construction through to final account. The role is primarily office-based, with occasional site visits as required.

Key Responsibilities

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• Managing the commercial aspects of multiple civil engineering projects.
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• Cost reporting, valuations, variations and final accounts.
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• Subcontractor procurement and management.
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• Preparing forecasts and financial reports.
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• Supporting and mentoring junior commercial staff.
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• Working closely with operational teams to ensure projects are delivered commercially.
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About You

We're looking for someone with:

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• Around 5-7 years' Quantity Surveying experience.
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• A strong background working for a civil engineering contractor.
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• Experience across projects such as groundworks, infrastructure, utilities, substations or general civils.
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• Excellent commercial awareness and strong negotiation skills.
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• Full UK driving licence.
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What's on Offer

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• Salary up to £70,000 (depending on experience).
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• Company car or car allowance.
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• Discretionary annual bonus.
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• Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm with flexibility where required.
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• Long-term career opportunity with a healthy pipeline of secured projects across Scotland.
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• Supportive commercial team with genuine opportunities for progression.
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If you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to step into a Senior QS position or you're already operating at Senior level and want to join a contractor with an exciting workload, we'd love to hear from you.