Senior Quantity Surveyor

C R SMITH GLAZIERS (DUNFERMLINE) LIMITED; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Cash car allowance

31 days paid annual leave

Comprehensive private healthcare

Company pension contribution

Dedicated in-office GP access

Staff discounts on Lorimer range

Job summary

CR Smith Glaziers (Dunfermline) Limited is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of key contracts from mobilisation through final accounts. You will work closely with clients, senior management and operational teams to drive value and project profitability.

Ideal candidates will be degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying with solid experience in commercial contracts within construction, strong negotiation skills and stakeholder management abilities.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Confident communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and priorities effectively.
• Proactive, collaborative approach with desire to impact.
• Experience in related sectors advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial ownership of major contracts from mobilisation through to final account.
• Manage commercial performance across multiple contracts.
• Prepare and agree valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Lead contract mobilisation, negotiation and subcontractor procurement.
• Produce cost forecasts, budgets and commercial reports.
• Build relationships with clients, supply chain and stakeholders.
• Support commercial best practice and continuous improvement.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Multi-contract management

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

This is more than a traditional quantity surveying position. You will take commercial ownership of key contracts from mobilisation through to final account, working closely with clients, senior management and operational teams.
Manage commercial performance across multiple contracts.
Prepare and agree valuations, variations and final accounts.
Lead contract mobilisation, negotiation and subcontractor procurement.
Produce cost forecasts, budgets and commercial reports.
Build strong relationships with clients, the supply chain and key stakeholders.
Support commercial best practice and continuous improvement.

You will ideally be degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, with experience managing commercial contracts within the construction sector.
Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
Confident communication and stakeholder management abilities.
The ability to manage multiple contracts and priorities effectively.
A proactive, collaborative approach and a desire to make a genuine impact.
Experience in new build, social housing, commercial construction, windows and doors, or the building envelope would be advantageous but is not essential. Full training will be provided on CR Smith systems and proprietary software.

Why CR Smith?

You will join a successful business with ambitious growth plans, a strong market reputation and a growing pipeline of work. You will have the autonomy to make decisions, the support to succeed and the opportunity to help shape the future of an expanding Commercial Team. If you are looking for responsibility, progression, stability and an outstanding overall package, we would like to hear from you.

Take commercial ownership of major contracts with one of Scotland's most recognised brands.
Genuine autonomy, direct access to senior leadership and a clear opportunity to influence a growing commercial function.
CR Smith is one of the UK's largest home improvement companies, with a highly recognisable brand synonymous with quality and service.

Rated

Excellent on Trustpilot , with more than 6,000 reviews, and voted

best in the UK within our sector by Which? , customer experience is at the heart of everything we do.

Reporting directly to the Head of Commercial, you will take ownership of significant contracts across Scotland and Northern England, while contributing to commercial decision-making, project delivery and business improvement.

Exceptional Salary & Benefits Package

We believe exceptional people deserve exceptional rewards. In return for your expertise, we offer:

• Highly competitive salary
• Cash car allowance
• 31 days paid annual leave
• Comprehensive private healthcare
• Company pension contribution
• Dedicated in-office GP access
• Subsidised freshly cooked meals at our staff bistro
• Structured induction and mentoring
• Professional development and mentoring
• Excellent career progression
• Staff discounts on the Lorimer range
• Long-term stability with an established brand
• Our healthcare and wellbeing plan also includes discounts on selected gym memberships, fitness technology, sportswear, bikes and golf products