Quantity Surveyor

Gibson Recruitment Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction firm in Glasgow is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a permanent basis. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on projects up to £25m across the commercial building sector. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Quantity Surveying and have demonstrable experience in a similar role. You will manage financial controls, negotiate with suppliers, and produce accurate reports, while also having the potential for career progression within the company.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience working for another Building Contractor.
• Ability to analyse construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Analyze construction drawings and specifications to identify requirements.
• Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors to keep budgets.
• Preparation and submission of interim valuations and final accounts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Financial control

Client liaison

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Permanent

Location: Glasgow

Salary: £40,000-£50,000 DOE

Ref: GR1413

Gibson Recruitment Limited

Your New Employer:

A forward-thinking and long-standing Building Contractor typically delivering projects up to the value of £25m, across the commercial building sector. The business is anticipating a further growth in turnover over the next 12 months and as such require an additional Quantity Surveyor to join the team on a permanent basis.

The business benefits from a very healthy order book from their varied and well-established client network.

Your New Role:

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established Contractor that can offer career progression and exposure to challenging projects.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will be responsible for advising on contract conditions and commercial matters and maintaining accurate financial control systems including, but not limited to:

• Analyse construction drawings and specifications to identify labour, material, and specialist requirements.
• Preparation of enquiry documents, sourcing and obtaining material and subcontractor quotations including final negotiations and orders.
• Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors on a regular basis to ensure budgets are not exceeded.
• Collate and coordinate information from site surveys.
• Liaise with clients to agree rates/variations and cost analysis.
• Measure works as per contract specific schedule of rates.
• Preparation and submission of interim valuations and final accounts within the agreed timescales.
• Working closely with Management and Accounts to ensure accurate and vigorous cost management of the project to deliver a profitable outcome.
• Provide accurate and robust monthly reports for Management and Client Progress Meetings.
• Attend and participate in Site Progress Meetings.

The successful candidate will possess:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying.
• Demonstrable experience working for another Building Contractor.
• IT proficient with Microsoft Packages, including Microsoft Excel.

What to Do Now:

Please apply now with your most up to date CV or call Graeme on the details below for more information.

If this role is not for you but you would like to have a conversation regarding your next career move, do not hesitate to give us a call, in confidence.