Estimator / Quantity Surveyor

GS3 Recruitment Glasgow; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

GS3 Recruitment Glasgow is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor / Estimator for a Glasgow-based role with a reputable specialist contractor. You will blend estimating with QS duties across pre-contract and live projects, joining a busy commercial team.

The role offers hybrid working, training for career progression, and exposure to refurbishment and bespoke construction projects across Scotland.

Qualifications

• Experience in quantity surveying, estimating or commercial construction.
• Experience producing valuations and applications for payment.
• Understanding of variations and cost management.
• Ability to undertake site measures.
• Good understanding of construction costs and commercial processes.

Responsibilities

• Preparing tenders and estimates from enquiry through to submission.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender information.
• Producing material and labour take-offs.
• Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Carrying out site measures and preparing valuations.
• Preparing applications for payment and interim valuations.
• Pricing and agreeing variations.
• Placing subcontractor orders and managing accounts.
• Monitoring project costs, progress and commercial performance.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Supporting contract administration and final accounts.
• Building effective relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Estimating

Commercial construction

Tendering

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Quantity Surveyor / Estimator

Salary: £35,000 £50,000 depending on experience
Location: Glasgow
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Sector: Specialist Construction / Refurbishment

GS3 Recruitment is working with an established specialist contractor based in Glasgow, with a strong reputation for delivering refurbishment, repair and specialist construction projects across Scotland.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join their commercial team.

This is a varied role combining estimating and quantity surveying, giving you involvement from initial tender through to commercial management and final account.

They are also open to considering a more junior candidate with the right construction background, attitude and potential. Full support and development will be available for someone looking to progress their career.

About the Role

Working closely with the commercial and operational teams, you will be involved in pricing new opportunities as well as managing the commercial elements of live projects.

The role will involve a combination of office and site-based work, with responsibility across multiple projects and the opportunity to develop your commercial experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing tenders and estimates from enquiry through to submission
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender information
• Producing material and labour take-offs
• Obtaining and analysing subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Carrying out site measures and preparing valuations
• Preparing applications for payment and interim valuations
• Pricing and agreeing variations
• Placing subcontractor orders and managing accounts
• Monitoring project costs, progress and commercial performance
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities
• Supporting contract administration and final accounts
• Building effective relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors

About You

The ideal candidate will have experience within quantity surveying, estimating or commercial construction, with the ability to work across both pre-contract and post-contract activities.

Experience in refurbishment, repair, fit-out or specialist construction would be advantageous.

You should be commercially aware, organised and confident communicating with a range of stakeholders.

For a more experienced Quantity Surveyor / Estimator, the role offers autonomy and responsibility from the outset.

For a more junior candidate, the business is happy to provide training, support and progression to develop your commercial career.

Essential Experience

• Construction estimating and/or quantity surveying experience
• Experience producing valuations and applications for payment
• Understanding of variations and cost management
• Ability to undertake site measures
• Good understanding of construction costs and commercial processesStrong communication and organisational skills

Desirable

• HNC/HND or degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction or a related discipline
• Experience within refurbishment or specialist construction
• Experience using estimating or commercial software
• Working towards a professional qualification or interest in further development

What's On Offer

• £35,000 £50,000 salary
• Permanent position with an established Scottish contractor
• Hybrid estimating and quantity surveying responsibilities
• Opportunity to work across a varied project portfolio
• Genuine career progression and development
• Support available for candidates at an earlier stage of their commercial career
• Opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as your experience develops