Quantity Suveryor

AMCO; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking a motivated Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Glasgow. The role involves supporting project delivery, managing estimates, and maintaining client relationships within a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has experience in civil engineering, particularly with NEC and Network Rail contracts. This position offers opportunities for career progression and a competitive salary package based on experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Company car or car allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Structured support and learning pathways

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Estimator in a civil engineering environment.
• Practical experience with NEC or bespoke Network Rail contract forms.
• Strong communication skills and commercial judgement.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial management of multiple sites.
• Prepare and review estimates, tenders and pricing submissions.
• Manage subcontractor commercial relationships and payments.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial Management

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying (HNC, HND or Degree)

Tools

NEC contract forms

Network Rail contract forms

Job description

Quantity Surveyor Rail & Civil Engineering

Location: Cumbernauld

Employment type: Permanent

Overview

Join a busy fast‑paced commercial team delivering high‑profile rail and civil engineering projects for Network Rail local authorities and private developers. This role is an excellent opportunity to develop your commercial skills and progress your career while supporting slab‑track Civils Asset Management and building asset management frameworks.

Business unit and typical projects

• Multidisciplinary civil engineering portfolio including roads, bridges, footbridges, tunnels, underbridges, embankments, flood alleviation and rail platforms.
• Live programmes include Civils Asset Management (CAM) Renewals Enhancement Framework (REF).
• Client base: Network Rail, local authorities, environmental bodies and private developers.

The role key responsibilities

• You will be an integral part of the commercial team supporting Commercial Managers and Senior Quantity Surveyors across multiple contracts, particularly drainage and off‑track works including earthworks and geotechnical specialist maintenance.
• Support commercial management of multiple sites to deliver projects on time and to budget.
• Prepare and review estimates, tenders and pricing submissions.
• Resolve pricing queries and maintain client liaison.
• Collate site cost information through close liaison with Site Managers.
• Manage subcontractor commercial relationships and payments.
• Lead change management early warnings and contractual variations.
• Administer contracts (NEC and Network Rail contract forms).
• Produce CVRs and complete final account settlements.

Skills and experience required

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Estimator in a civil engineering or contracting environment.
• Previous experience on projects including geotechnical drainage earthworks.
• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (HNC, HND or Degree).
• Practical experience with NEC or bespoke Network Rail contract forms.
• Rail experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong communication skills, commercial judgement and the ability to work in a high‑volume, deadline‑driven environment.

What we offer

• Competitive salary negotiable based on experience.
• Company car or car allowance.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays increasing with service.
• Up to 3 volunteer days per year.
• Company contributory pension scheme and life insurance.
• Westfield Health Cash Plan & Westfield Rewards.
• Structured support, consistent learning and clear internal progression pathways.
• A safe working environment and active employee forums to ensure your voice is heard.

Salary

Yearly Salary: £35,001 - £50,000

Equal Opportunities

AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer offering challenging careers to everyone and is proactively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and the communities in which we serve and operate. It does not matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non‑membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.