Senior Quantity Surveyor

Contract Scotland

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Housebuilding

Glasgow
Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Contract Scotland is delighted to be working with a well-established and highly respected national housebuilder as they look to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team based in Glasgow.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving business with a strong pipeline of residential developments and a reputation for delivering high-quality homes across Scotland.

The Role

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will take commercial responsibility for multiple housing developments from inception through to final account. You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered within budget while maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors and internal teams.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing and managing budgets and cost plans
  • Procurement and management of subcontract packages
  • Valuation of subcontractor applications and payments
  • Cost reporting and forecasting
  • Managing variations and final accounts
  • Working closely with site and technical teams to drive commercial performance
  • Supporting junior members of the commercial team where required
What We’re Looking For
  • Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the housebuilding sector
  • Essential experience within volume housebuilding
  • Strong knowledge of subcontract procurement and cost control
  • Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills
  • Ability to manage multiple developments simultaneously
  • HND/Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
What’s On Offer
  • Competitive salary package
  • Car allowance or company car
  • Performance-related bonus
  • Pension and comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunity to join a successful and growing business
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Genuine long-term career progression opportunities

If you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please apply with your most recent CV or contact Contract Scotland for a confidential discussion.

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