Quantity Surveyor

s1jobs; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Fuel card

Pension scheme

Private healthcare cash plan

Life assurance

GP service

Employee assistance programme

Enhanced family leave

Discounts across retailers

Cycle to work

Salary sacrifice vehicle

Job summary

S1jobs in Scotland is seeking a highly motivated Quantity Surveyor to support a major infrastructure contractor across clean and water projects. You will manage commercial and financial aspects of delivery and work with operations, procurement and commercial teams to ensure contracts are executed in line with requirements.

The role offers exposure to long-term frameworks with Scottish Water, a comprehensive benefits package and a clear path for progression.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or HNC/HND in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• Previous Quantity Surveying or commercial experience.
• Strong financial analysis, cost control and forecasting skills.
• Ability to work effectively with operational and commercial teams.
• Proactive approach to identifying commercial opportunities and managing project costs.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial administration and financial performance of projects.
• Monitoring project costs, budgets and forecasts.
• Preparing accurate financial reports and cost analysis.
• Supporting procurement strategies and subcontractor management.
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities and potential cost savings.
• Challenging financial variances and driving value throughout project delivery.
• Working collaboratively with project delivery teams to ensure contractual and commercial compliance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost control

Forecasting

Commercial awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

HNC/HND in Civil or Mechanical Eng

Job description

Location: Scotland

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Contract: Permanent

Sector: Civil Engineering / Water Infrastructure

Attention – An exciting opportunity in the water sector

Are you a Quantity Surveyor looking for your next opportunity within a leading infrastructure business?

We're working with a major infrastructure contractor who is looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join their growing Commercial Team in Scotland, supporting a portfolio of long-term projects across Scottish Water's capital investment programmes.

With significant investment in Scotland's water and wastewater infrastructure, this is an excellent opportunity to join an established business delivering essential projects while developing your career within a growing sector.

Interest – What will you be involved in?

Working across a range of clean and wastewater infrastructure projects, you'll play an important role in managing the commercial and financial aspects of project delivery.

You'll work closely with operational, commercial and procurement teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, commercially and in line with contractual requirements.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Managing the commercial administration and financial performance of projects.
• Monitoring project costs, budgets and forecasts.
• Preparing accurate financial reports and cost analysis.
• Supporting procurement strategies and subcontractor management.
• Identifying commercial risks, opportunities and potential cost savings.
• Challenging financial variances and driving value throughout project delivery.
• Working collaboratively with project delivery teams to ensure contractual and commercial compliance.

Desire – Why consider this opportunity?

This is more than just another Quantity Surveying position. You'll be joining a business with a substantial pipeline of work through its Scottish Water frameworks, providing long‑term project exposure, stability and opportunities for career progression.

You'll Also Benefit From a Comprehensive Package, Including

• Company car and fuel card, with electric and hybrid options available.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Private healthcare cash plan.
• Life assurance.
• 24/7 online GP service.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Enhanced family leave.
• Access to thousands of retail discounts.
• Cycle to work and salary sacrifice vehicle schemes.
• Reward and recognition programmes.

Action – What are we looking for?

We're keen to speak with Quantity Surveyors who have experience working within civil engineering, infrastructure or the wider construction industry.

Ideally, You'll Have

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or an HNC/HND in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• Previous Quantity Surveying or commercial experience.
• Strong financial analysis, cost control and forecasting skills.
• The ability to work effectively with operational and commercial teams.
• A proactive approach to identifying commercial opportunities and managing project costs.
• A full UK driving licence.

Legal Information

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.