Quantity Surveyor

Gibson Recruitment Limited; Paisley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibson Recruitment Limited is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a permanent role based in Glasgow. Salary £45,000-£55,000 DOE. You will report to the Commercial Director and manage contractual and commercial matters, ensuring accurate cost control and profitability on projects.

Responsibilities include analysing drawings, preparing enquiries, negotiating with suppliers, and providing monthly reports. The successful candidate will have a Degree in Quantity Surveying and experience with Building

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying required.
• Experience with a Building Contractor preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Analyse drawings and specifications to identify labour, materials and subcontracts.
• Prepare enquiry documents and obtain quotations including final orders.
• Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors to keep budgets on track.
• Collate site surveys information and maintain cost data.
• Liaise with clients to agree rates, variations and cost analysis.
• Measure works per contract schedule of rates.
• Prepare interim valuations and final accounts within timescales.
• Provide robust monthly cost reports to management and clients.
• Attend Site Progress Meetings and support the Commercial Director.

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Permanent

Location: Glasgow

Salary: £45,000-£55,000 DOE

Ref: GR1482

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.