Quantity Surveyor

Construction & Civils Solutions Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction & Civils Solutions Limited, based near Glasgow, is seeking a proactive Quantity Surveyor stepping up to Senior QS to drive commercial success on retrofit projects across Scotland and the North of England.

You'll own cost control, valuations and subcontract management, while collaborating with operations to mitigate risk and deliver projects on time and within budget. This is a clear path to seniority within a growing Scottish SME.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quantity surveying on UK construction projects.
• Strong cost control and forecasting abilities.
• Experience with retrofit projects is beneficial.
• Excellent client and supplier relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing project costs, budgets and forecasts.
• Procuring subcontract packages and managing subcontractor accounts.
• Preparing valuations, managing variations and agreeing final accounts.
• Working closely with operational teams to manage commercial risks and support successful project delivery.
• Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills

Budget management

Valuations

Subcontract management

Forecasting

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Step Up to Senior QS

Location: Central Scotland, just outside Glasgow

Projects: Scotland and the North of England

Sector: Construction / Retrofit

Ready to take the next step in your Quantity Surveying career?

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing Scottish construction SME looking for an ambitious Quantity Surveyor ready to progress into a Senior QS role.

With projects across Scotland and the North of England, this is an opportunity to build your commercial responsibilities and develop a long-term career within the retrofit sector.

The opportunity

Based just outside Glasgow, you'll play a key role in the commercial management of retrofit projects, helping improve the energy performance of existing buildings. This role would suit a capable QS who wants greater ownership, broader project exposure and excellent prospects for progression as the business grows.

Your role will include:

• Managing project costs, budgets and forecasts.


• Procuring subcontract packages and managing subcontractor accounts.


• Preparing valuations, managing variations and agreeing final accounts.


• Working closely with operational teams to manage commercial risks and support successful project delivery.


• Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.

About you

You'll be a Quantity Surveyor with a sound construction background, strong commercial awareness and the confidence to take on more responsibility. You'll be comfortable working with project teams, managing competing priorities and contributing to a growing business.

Experience in retrofit, refurbishment, housing or energy efficiency projects would be valuable, although candidates with transferable construction experience are encouraged to apply.

Why consider this move?

• A genuine opportunity to step up towards Senior QS.


• Excellent long-term career prospects within a growing Scottish SME.


• Exposure to retrofit projects across Scotland and the North of England.


• The opportunity to make a visible contribution and grow with the business.