Quantity Surveyor - Civils & Groundworks

Henley Chase; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Ownership of projects

Varied project portfolio

Long-term career progression

Competitive package

Job summary

Henley Chase is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a busy civils and groundworks contractor in Glasgow. You will manage the commercial side of projects, from procurement through final accounts, with a strong focus on budgets and forecasts.

The ideal candidate has civils/groundworks experience, solid contract knowledge (NEC/JCT), and proven ability to handle valuations, variations and subcontractor accounts while maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience managing valuations, variations, subcontractors and final accounts.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of civils and groundworks projects.
• Prepare and submit valuations, variations and payment applications.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, payments and applications.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and forecasts.
• Procure subcontractors and materials.
• Review and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify and manage variations and additional works.
• Prepare and agree final accounts.
• Monitor project performance against budget.
• Produce accurate commercial reports and cost forecasts.
• Liaise with project managers, site teams, clients and subcontractors.
• Ensure contractual and commercial obligations are maintained.
• Support the wider commercial team with tendering and pricing where required.

Skills

Valuations

Variations

Subcontractors

Budgets

Forecasting

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Quantity surveying qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

NEC/JCT contracts

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Civils & Groundworks

Location: Glasgow

Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 DOE

Job Type: Permanent

Start: ASAP

An established civil engineering and groundworks contractor is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in civils, groundworks or enabling works, with the ability to manage projects commercially from procurement through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of civils and groundworks projects.
• Prepare and submit valuations, variations and payment applications.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, payments and applications.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and forecasts.
• Procure subcontractors and materials.
• Review and negotiate subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Identify and manage variations and additional works.
• Prepare and agree final accounts.
• Monitor project performance against budget.
• Produce accurate commercial reports and cost forecasts.
• Liaise with project managers, site teams, clients and subcontractors.
• Ensure contractual and commercial obligations are maintained.
• Support the wider commercial team with tendering and pricing where required.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civils and/or groundworks.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes.
• Experience managing valuations, variations, subcontractors and final accounts.
• Good understanding of project costs, budgets and forecasting.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience with NEC and/or JCT contracts would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• £60,000 - £75,000 DOE.
• Permanent position with an established civils and groundworks contractor.
• Varied project portfolio.
• Opportunity to take ownership of projects commercially.
• Long-term career progression and development.
• Competitive package based on experience