Senior Quantity Surveyor

GEDON Recruitment PTY Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction recruitment firm is seeking a highly experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a dynamic organisation in Glasgow. The role involves full commercial management of significant construction projects, ensuring cost control and contractual precision. Candidates should have 7+ years of experience, leadership skills, and a strong commercial awareness. A highly competitive salary up to £65,000 is offered along with excellent career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary up to £65,000

Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement

Dynamic and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience (typically 7+ years) as a Quantity Surveyor within the UK construction market.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and manage the commercial aspects with confidence.
• Exceptional commercial awareness, strong analytical and numerical skills, with a meticulous eye for detail.
• Expert knowledge of relevant standard forms of contract (e.g., JCT, NEC) and procurement strategies.
• Superior communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, capable of managing complex stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Take lead responsibility for all quantity surveying aspects of major construction projects.
• Prepare comprehensive cost plans, budgets, and forecasts.
• Administer complex contracts, including procurement and tendering.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare accurate and insightful commercial reports for stakeholders.
• Liaise effectively with clients, subcontractors, and project managers.
• Mentor and support junior members of the commercial team.

Skills

Commercial Leadership

Cost Management

Contract Administration

Risk Management

Reporting

Stakeholder Collaboration

Mentorship

Commercial Awareness

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics

Professional accreditation (e.g., RICS, CICES)

Job description

GEDON Executive is seeking a highly experienced and commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a prominent and expanding construction firm in Glasgow, Scotland. This is a pivotal role for a driven professional ready to take the commercial lead on significant projects and contribute to the growth of a dynamic organisation.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the full commercial management of large-scale construction projects, from inception through to final account. You will be instrumental in ensuring meticulous cost control, contractual precision, and profitable delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Leadership: Take lead responsibility for all quantity surveying aspects of major construction projects.

• Cost Management: Prepare comprehensive cost plans, budgets, and forecasts. Implement robust cost control measures to ensure projects are delivered within budget.

• Contract Administration: Administer complex contracts, including procurement, tendering, and the diligent valuation and negotiation of variations and claims.

• Risk Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks throughout the project lifecycle.

• Reporting: Prepare accurate and insightful commercial reports, cost value reconciliations, and financial statements for internal and client stakeholders.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise effectively with clients, design teams, subcontractors, and project managers.

• Mentorship: Mentor and support junior members of the commercial team, contributing to their professional development.

What You'll Bring

• Extensive Experience: Proven experience (typically 7+ years) as a Quantity Surveyor within the UK construction market.

• Leadership Acumen: Demonstrated ability to lead projects and manage the commercial aspects with confidence.

• Commercial Prowess: Exceptional commercial awareness, strong analytical and numerical skills, with a meticulous eye for detail.

• Contractual Proficiency: Expert knowledge of relevant standard forms of contract (e.g., JCT, NEC) and procurement strategies.

• Communication: Superior communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, capable of managing complex stakeholder relationships.

• Qualifications: A relevant degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics. Professional accreditation (e.g., RICS, CICES) is highly desirable.

What Our Client Offers

• A highly competitive salary up to £65,000, commensurate with your experience.

• The opportunity to lead significant projects in the vibrant Glasgow and wider Scottish market.

• A dynamic, challenging, and supportive work environment within a market-leading contractor.

• Excellent opportunities for professional growth and career advancement, with a clear pathway to a more senior leadership role.

The GEDON Advantage

GEDON Executive is a global search firm specialising in the preconstruction & project controls sector, with an unparalleled network within the construction market across Scotland. We are committed to connecting top-tier talent with exceptional opportunities that align with their career aspirations.