Senior Quantity Surveyor
Build Recruitment
Glasgow
The OpportunityA leading building services and engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team in Scotland.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially focused professional to take ownership of the financial management of major M&E and multi-discipline projects from pre-construction through to final account. Working closely with operational teams, clients and subcontractors, you will play a key role in protecting profitability, managing risk and driving successful project outcomes.
If you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for the next step in your career within a dynamic and expanding business, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the commercial management of multiple building services and engineering projects
- Prepare, manage and report project budgets, forecasts and cost plans
- Administer contracts and ensure compliance with contractual obligations
- Manage subcontractor procurement, negotiations, valuations and final accounts
- Prepare and submit applications for payment, variations and claims
- Monitor project costs, identify commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies
- Provide accurate financial reporting and performance updates to senior management
- Support operational teams in delivering projects safely, efficiently and profitably
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
- Mentor and support junior commercial team members where required
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction, building services or M&E sector
- Strong understanding of commercial management across complex projects
- Experience administering standard forms of contract, including NEC and/or JCT
- Excellent cost management, forecasting and reporting skills
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder management abilities
- Full UK driving licence
- Experience working on large-scale M&E, energy or infrastructure projects
- Membership of, or working towards, a recognised professional body such as RICS or CIOB
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Knowledge of dispute resolution and claims management
- Commercial Management
- Cost Control & Forecasting
- Contract Administration
- Procurement & Supply Chain Management
- Risk Management
- Financial Reporting
- Negotiation & Influencing
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Leadership & Mentoring
- Client Relationship Management
- Opportunity to work on high-value, technically challenging projects
- Clear career progression within a growing and ambitious organisation
- Supportive and collaborative commercial team
- Competitive salary, car allowance and benefits package
- Long-term project pipeline across Scotland
Ready to take the lead on major projects and make a real commercial impact? Apply now for a confidential discussion.
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