Hybrid Estimator & Quantity Surveyor (Refurbishment)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid role with office/site mix

Career progression opportunities

Training and development

Job summary

GS3 Recruitment Glasgow is partnering with an established specialist contractor in Glasgow to appoint a Quantity Surveyor / Estimator. This permanent, full-time role blends estimating and quantity surveying from tender through to final account.

The position offers hybrid working across office and site environments, with development opportunities and support for career progression. The company emphasises refurbishment, repair and specialist construction across Scotland.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction estimating or quantity surveying.
• 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.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

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

Client liaison

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction or related discipline

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

GS3 Recruitment Glasgow is partnering with an established specialist contractor in Glasgow to appoint a Quantity Surveyor / Estimator. This permanent, full-time role blends estimating and quantity surveying from tender through to final account.

The position offers hybrid working across office and site environments, with development opportunities and support for career progression. The company emphasises refurbishment, repair and specialist construction across Scotland.