Senior Quantity Surveyor

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd; Clarkston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor in South Glasgow to take full commercial ownership of multiple residential developments. You will manage procurement, valuations, cost reporting, budgets and subcontractor packages, with regular site visits.

Projects range from £3m to £18m, typically overseeing two projects independently. The role offers strong progression within a well-established construction group with a long-standing pipeline of work.

Qualifications

• Experience as Quantity Surveyor / Senior QS in a main contractor or housebuilder.
• Ability to independently manage commercial aspects of multiple projects.
• Proven skills in procurement, valuations, budgets and cost reporting.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Take full commercial responsibility for multiple residential developments (£3m–£18m).
• Manage valuations, cost reports, budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare and procure subcontractor tender packages; handle take-offs.
• Visit site 1–2 times per week while working mainly from the office.

Skills

Commercial management

Residential projects

Budgeting

Procurement

Cost reporting

Site visits

Contract administration

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

£50,000 - £65,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus

South Glasgow

Are you a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for greater autonomy and the opportunity to take full commercial ownership of your own projects? Do you want to join an established main contractor and housebuilder delivering bespoke residential developments, with the potential to progress into senior commercial leadership?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established construction business with over 30 years of experience delivering a range of residential projects. With several new projects commencing and a strong pipeline of work, the company is looking to strengthen its commercial team as it continues to develop.

In this role, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of multiple residential developments, primarily comprising multi-storey apartment blocks across Glasgow and the surrounding areas. You will manage projects independently, overseeing procurement, valuations, cost reporting, budgets and subcontractor packages from the office, with regular visits to site.

This role would suit an experienced Quantity Surveyor from a main contractor or housebuilder background who is confident managing projects independently and wants to join a business offering varied developments, genuine responsibility and long-term progression opportunities.

The Role

• Full commercial responsibility for multiple residential developments, typically managing two projects independently
• Projects ranging from £3m to £18m, including bespoke apartment developments and housing schemes
• Managing valuations, cost reports, budgets, forecasts and tendering
• Procurement, take-offs, measurement and preparation of subcontractor tender packages
• Primarily office based, with site visits typically 1-2 times per week

The Person

• Experienced Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong commercial construction experience
• Main contractor or housebuilder background
• Proven experience independently managing the commercial aspects of construction projects
• Confident handling procurement, valuations, budgets and cost reporting
• Full UK driving licence

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates