Quantity Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; East Kilbride; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction company in East Kilbride is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial aspects of projects based out of their Warrington office. The role involves end-to-end management of construction projects, budget control, and collaboration with teams. Ideal candidates have a degree in Quantity Surveying and circa 5 years of relevant experience. Competitive salary of £50,000-£65,000 and opportunities for career progression are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance or company car

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Around 5 years of Quantity Surveying experience, ideally in retail fit-out.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to work autonomously.
• Willingness to travel to Warrington weekly.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end commercial aspects of construction projects.
• Control budgets, forecast costs, and perform value engineering.
• Liaise with project delivery teams and subcontractors.
• Manage variations, valuations, and final accounts.
• Support procurement and contract administration.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial management

Budget control

Cost forecasting

Value engineering

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Job Description

Owing to successful growth, Contract Scotland are delighted to be working with a construction and fit-out company to source an experienced Quantity Surveyor. Delivering projects across a range of sectors, including fast-track retail, commercial, industrial, leisure, and more, they have secured a strong pipeline of work across the UK.

As Quantity Surveyor, you will lead the commercial aspects of construction projects run out of their Warrington office. You will be required to be in Warrington approximately 2 days per week (1 overnight), with the remainder of the week spent in their head office in East Kilbride.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for a fresh challenge with a well-established but growing business.

You will be responsible for, but not limited to:
- End-to-end commercial management of construction and fit-out projects.
- Budget control, cost forecasting, and value engineering.
- Liaison with project delivery teams and subcontractors.
- Managing variations, valuations, and final accounts.
- Supporting procurement and contract administration.

What we're looking for:
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying.
- Circa 5 years Quantity Surveying experience, ideally in retail fit-out or similar fast-paced environments.
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to work autonomously.
- Willingness to travel to Warrington weekly.

In return:
- Competitive salary: £50,000-£65,000, depending on experience.
- Car allowance or company car: negotiable.
- Strong pipeline of work with career progression opportunities.
- Collaborative and fast-paced working environment.

Sound like the challenge for you?

Apply now!

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