Development Surveyor

Construction & Property Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction & Property Recruitment in Glasgow is seeking a Development Surveyor to join a major developer. You will move from cost management to act as a strategic delivery partner for multi-storey residential projects, handling appraisals, feasibility, procurement, delivery, and final accounts.

The role suits a PQS/Consultancy professional with cost planning, risk management, and the complexities of urban residential builds who wants client-side ownership of the development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Quantity Surveyor with consultancy (PQS) background
• Experience with cost planning and cost management of residential developments
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• MRICS qualification advantageous

Responsibilities

• Develop appraisal and feasibility analyses for multi-storey developments.
• Lead commercial management from inception to completion to maintain viability.
• Oversee procurement strategy, tendering, and contractor appointments.
• Produce CVRs, cash flow forecasts, and project performance reports.
• Manage contract administration and variations with stakeholders.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial awareness

Cost planning

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS (advantageous)

Job description

We have an opportunity for a Development Surveyor to join a highly-regarded developer in Glasgow. They are seeking a commercially and strategically astute professional with a Quantity Surveying background to join their Glasgow-based team to drive the delivery, viability, and commercial management of major flatted developments.

You will transition from pure cost management to acting as a strategic delivery partner for multi-storey residential projects, managing everything from initial development appraisals and front-end feasibility through to procurement, delivery, and final accounts.

This role is ideal for a professional from a PQS / Consultancy background who understands cost planning, risk management, and the complexities of urban residential builds, and is looking to step onto the client side to take full ownership of the development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Development Appraisal & Feasibility: Inform front-end development strategies by analysing project viability, cost-planning multi-storey developments, and managing target gross margins.
• Commercial Management: Manage all costs related to flatted development projects from inception to completion, ensuring the project remains commercially viable.
• Procurement Strategy: Lead the procurement and tendering process, utilizing your consultancy-side experience to build robust packages, vet proposals, and appoint main contractors and specialist trades.
• Financial Reporting: Produce monthly Cost/Value Reconciliations (CVRs), cash flow forecasts, and comprehensive project performance reports for senior stakeholders.
• Contract Administration & Management: Manage contractual relationships on behalf of the developer, assessing payment applications, valuing variations, and managing final accounts.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a professional consultancy (PQS) environment, preferably with exposure to flatted, multi-storey, or residential developments.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in cost planning, benchmarking, measuring, and commercial negotiation.
• Qualifications: Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Real Estate, or a related commercial discipline. Professional membership (MRICS) is highly advantageous.
• Local Knowledge: Based in or willing to travel to project sites and offices across the Greater Glasgow area.
• Communication: Exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to act as the client interface with design teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders.