Quantity Surveyor Civils

Clarke Bridges Resourcing Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a leading Building and Civil Engineering Contractor, seeks an experienced Civils Quantity Surveyor to join their Glasgow team. You will manage project costs, procurement, valuations, final accounts, and variation proofing while ensuring robust commercial governance and contract compliance.

Key duties include budgeting, cost forecasting, EOT and Loss/Expense submissions, and maintaining strong relationships with supply chain partners and site teams.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified
• Civil Engineering construction experience
• Good knowledge of JCT & NEC forms of contract
• Sound commercial awareness
• Excellent communication & negotiation skills
• High levels of organisational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent numerical, IT and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work on initiative with minimum supervision
• Ability to travel frequently to site

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs, contractual obligations and change processes to ensure commercial efficiency.
• Prepare budgets, interim valuations, final accounts, cost forecasting and support value engineering initiatives.
• Procure supply chain partners, assess and certify subcontractor payments, and manage variation accounts.
• Contribute to preparation of Extension of Time claims and Loss/Expense submissions.
• Ensure robust commercial documentation and compliance with contract requirements (JCT / NEC).
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships, support dispute avoidance, and contribute to governance, quality and safety practices.
• Preparation and analysis of budgets.
• Procurement of the Supply Chain and preparation of order documentation in accordance with company management systems.
• Assessment and certification of Sub-Contractor interim payments, ensuring appropriate notices are issued.
• Preparation of Interim Valuations and Final Account submissions.
• Managing and valuing Variation accounts.
• Assist with the preparation of Extension of Time claims and Loss and Expense submissions.
• Identification and management of Commercial risks.
• Assist with the production of robust and accurate monthly Cost Value Reconciliation reports.
• Establish, maintain and enhance effective working relationships.
• Ensure effective interaction between the commercial and operational site teams.

Skills

Construction cost management

Commercial awareness

Communication & negotiation

Organisational skills

Numerical ability

Problem solving

Travel to site

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Our client is one of the leading Building and Civil Engineering Contractors operating throughout the UK and Ireland. They are now seeking to recruit an experienced Civils Quantity Surveyor to join their team in the Glasgow area.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs, contractual obligations and change processes to ensure commercial efficiency. Prepare budgets, interim valuations, final accounts, cost forecasting and support value engineering initiatives.
• Procure supply chain partners, assess and certify subcontractor payments, and manage variation accounts. Contribute to preparation of Extension of Time claims and Loss/Expense submissions where required. Ensure robust commercial documentation and compliance with contract requirements (JCT / NEC).
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships, support dispute avoidance, and contribute to strong governance, quality and safety practices.
• Preparation and analysis of budgets.
• Procurement of the Supply Chain and preparation of order documentation in accordance with company management systems.
• Assessment and certification of Sub-Contractor interim payments, ensuring appropriate notices are issued.
• Preparation of Interim Valuations and Final Account submissions.
• Managing and valuing Variation accounts.
• Assist with the preparation of Extension of Time claims and Loss and Expense submissions.
• Identification and management of Commercial risks.
• Assist with the production of robust and accurate monthly Cost Value Reconciliation reports.
• Establish, maintain and enhance effective working relationships.
• Ensure effective interaction between the commercial and operational site teams.

The Individual

• Degree Qualified Candidate
• Civil Engineering Construction Experience
• Good knowledge of construction contracts particularly the JCT & NEC Forms of Contract
• Sound Commercial Awareness
• Excellent communication & negotiation skills
• High levels of organisational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent numerical, IT and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work on initiative with minimum supervision
• Ability to travel frequently to Site, as and when required