Quantity Surveyor – Civils & Groundworks in Glasgow, Glasgow City

Energy Jobline CVL; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term career progression

Competitive package

Varied project portfolio

Ownership of projects

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a leading civils and groundworks contractor. You will manage commercial aspects from procurement through final accounts on varied civils projects.

The role requires strong contract knowledge, excellent negotiation and budgeting skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects to strict deadlines. Salary ranges £60,000–£75,000 DOE, permanent, start ASAP.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience with NEC and/or JCT contracts would be advantageous.

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

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Project management

Multiple projects

Contract knowledge

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification

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