Senior Quantity Surveyor

Build Recruitment

Senior Quantity Surveyor 

Glasgow

The Opportunity

A 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
What We're Looking ForEssential
  • 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
Desirable
  • 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
Key Skills
  • Commercial Management
  • Cost Control & Forecasting
  • Contract Administration
  • Procurement & Supply Chain Management
  • Risk Management
  • Financial Reporting
  • Negotiation & Influencing
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Leadership & Mentoring
  • Client Relationship Management
What's on Offer?
  • 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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