Quantity Surveyor Construction

CNX Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance or company vehicle

Pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Career progression within a growing…

Job summary

CNX Recruitment, in Glasgow, seeks an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take full commercial responsibility from pre-construction through final account. You will work with operational teams, clients and subcontractors to ensure financial control, profitability and contractual compliance.

Key duties include cost planning, forecasting and reporting, valuations, variations and final accounts, and risk management. Travel within the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of standard forms of contract (e.g., JCT/NEC)
• Demonstrable experience managing projects independently
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Strong reporting and financial management capability
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline (preferred)
• Membership of RICS (or working towards) desirable
• Willing to travel within UK

Responsibilities

• Managing all commercial aspects of multiple projects
• Preparing, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and subcontracts
• Cost planning, forecasting, and reporting
• Valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Risk and opportunity management
• Cash flow management and cost control
• Supporting and mentoring junior commercial staff
• Liaising with clients and stakeholders to maintain strong working relationships

Skills

Negotiation skills

Financial management

Commercial awareness

Reporting

Education

Quantity Surveying degree (preferred)

RICS membership (desirable)

Job description

CNX Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a fast growing Design & Build Main Contractor, in the appointment of an experienced and commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing Glasgow team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and forward-thinking contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work across Scotland. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality projects while driving commercial performance and managing risk.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take full commercial responsibility for projects from pre-construction through to final account. You will work closely with operational teams, clients, and subcontractors to ensure financial control, profitability, and contractual compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing all commercial aspects of multiple projects
• Preparing, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and subcontracts
• Cost planning, forecasting, and reporting
• Valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Risk and opportunity management
• Cash flow management and cost control
• Supporting and mentoring junior commercial staff
• Liaising with clients and stakeholders to maintain strong working relationships

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry
• Strong knowledge of standard forms of contract (e.g., JCT/NEC)
• Demonstrable experience managing projects independently
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Strong reporting and financial management capability
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (preferred)
• Membership of RICS (or working towards) desirable
• Willing to travel within UK

What s on Offer

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Car allowance or company vehicle
• Pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Career progression within a growing organisation
• Supportive and collaborative working environment