Senior Quantity Surveyor
CV-LibraryGlasgow, Glasgow CitypermanentPosted: 20 March 2026
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Location: Glasgow (Office-Based with Occasional Site Visits)
Benefits
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Car allowance
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Company pension contribution
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Health and wellbeing plan
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Life and accident insurance cover
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Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation
Responsibilities
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Oversee commercial and contractual aspects of projects
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Assist with pricing, negotiation, and agreement of project costs, budgets, and variations
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Monitor financial performance and support cost control across projects
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Source and procure subcontractors, materials, and services
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Prepare subcontract documentation and manage supplier relationships
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Track project progress against budgets and identify risks or opportunities
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Support preparation and submission of interim valuations
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Assist in agreeing final accounts
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Maintain accurate financial records and cost reports
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Produce financial and management reports to support project tracking
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Work closely with Contracts Managers and project teams to maintain commercial awareness
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Contribute to the overall commercial performance of multiple projects
Requirements
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Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline
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Experience within construction or refurbishment projects
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Strong understanding of cost control, procurement, and valuation processes
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office
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Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS)
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Experience working with Schedule of Rates contracts
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Knowledge of construction regulations and contract frameworks
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Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
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Well-organised and methodical approach to workload management
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Proactive mindset with a willingness to take ownership of responsibilities
Location: Glasgow (Office-Based with Occasional Site Visits)
Benefits
*
Car allowance
*
Company pension contribution
*
Health and wellbeing plan
*
Life and accident insurance cover
*
Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation
Responsibilities
*
Oversee commercial and contractual aspects of projects
*
Assist with pricing, negotiation, and agreement of project costs, budgets, and variations
*
Monitor financial performance and support cost control across projects
*
Source and procure subcontractors, materials, and services
*
Prepare subcontract documentation and manage supplier relationships
*
Track project progress against budgets and identify risks or opportunities
*
Support preparation and submission of interim valuations
*
Assist in agreeing final accounts
*
Maintain accurate financial records and cost reports
*
Produce financial and management reports to support project tracking
*
Work closely with Contracts Managers and project teams to maintain commercial awareness
*
Contribute to the overall commercial performance of multiple projects
Requirements
*
Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline
*
Experience within construction or refurbishment projects
*
Strong understanding of cost control, procurement, and valuation processes
*
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
*
Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS)
*
Experience working with Schedule of Rates contracts
*
Knowledge of construction regulations and contract frameworks
*
Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
*
Well-organised and methodical approach to workload management
*
Proactive mindset with a willingness to take ownership of responsibilities