Senior Quantity Surveyor in Glasgow, City of Glasgow

Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team of a leading civil engineering contractor.

The business has an expanding workload across Scotland, delivering major infrastructure and civil engineering projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an established commercial professional to take ownership of project commercial performance while playing an important role in the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take commercial responsibility for major civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

• Lead the preparation and management of project budgets, forecasts and cost reports.

• Manage subcontractor procurement, commercial negotiations and final accounts.

• Oversee interim valuations, applications for payment and final account negotiations.

• Manage contractual matters, including variations, compensation events and change control.

• Identify commercial risks and opportunities, implementing strategies to maximise project profitability.

• Provide commercial guidance and support to project delivery teams.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders.

• Support and mentor junior commercial team members.

• Ensure effective commercial controls and reporting procedures are maintained.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in a Quantity Surveying role within civil engineering or infrastructure.

• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts.

• Proven experience managing the commercial delivery of projects.

• Experience with cost forecasting, reporting, procurement and final accounts.

• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.

• Ability to lead commercial activities and support junior team members.

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunity to work on major civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

• Join an established contractor with a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work.

• Excellent long-term career progression opportunities.

• Opportunity to play a key role within a growing commercial team.