Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager in Glasgow

Energy Jobline CVL; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in the utilities sector is seeking a Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager in Glasgow. This role involves leading all commercial aspects of tenders, developing pricing strategies, and managing cashflow while working independently. The ideal candidate has proven commercial experience and a strong knowledge of contractual practices. Benefits include annual leave, pension plans, and mental health support.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan

24/7 access to a virtual GP

Mental health support and counselling services

Cycle to Work scheme

Life assurance cover

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a commercial or quantity surveying role, ideally within a multi-divisional organisation.
• Understanding of the relationship between cashflow and revenue.
• Practical ideas for improving cashflow and revenue.
• Up-to-date knowledge of contractual law and commercial practices is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and own commercial activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial aspects of tenders.
• Develop and implement pricing strategies.
• Track performance and maximise margins.
• Own the commercial forecasting process.
• Manage working capital by driving timely invoicing.
• Lead customer negotiations and guide teams on commercial best practice.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Cost modelling

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Contractual knowledge

Job description

Our client, a leading organisation in the utilities sector, is currently seeking a Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to join their team in Glasgow.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial aspects of tenders - from cost modelling and risk review to board approvals.
• Develop and implement pricing strategies that support profitable growth and operational agility.
• Support project and contract delivery by tracking performance, maximising margins, and issuing key contractual notices.
• Own the commercial forecasting process - working with stakeholders to report on revenue, costs, and cashflow.
• Manage working capital by driving timely invoicing, monitoring WIP, and supporting cashflow targets.
• Be a trusted business partner - managing subcontractors, leading customer negotiations, and guiding teams on commercial best practice.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience in a commercial or quantity surveying role, ideally within a multi-divisional organisation.
• Understanding of the between cashflow and revenue.
• Practical ideas for improving cashflow and revenue.
• Up-to-date knowledge of contractual law and commercial practices is desirable.
• Commercially astute, process-driven, and ready to make a real impact.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of commercial activities.
• Experience in the water sector would be advantageous but not essential.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy more
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support and counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life assurance cover