Senior Quantity Surveyor

Alpine Fox Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Glasgow. This role demands a confident QS with strong commercial acumen and experience in high-value projects. You'll be responsible for managing budgets, ensuring compliance, and providing advice on commercial risks. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Quantity Surveying, extensive contract knowledge, and excellent communication skills. A collaborative team environment is offered along with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Quantity Surveyor (or equivalent).
• Strong civil engineering project experience.
• Excellent knowledge of JCT and NEC forms of contract.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, negotiating and analysing budgets and cost plans.
• Ensuring all subcontractors are compliant.
• Procuring subcontractors and preparing order documentation.
• Assessing and certifying subcontractor interim payments.
• Advising on contractual and legal matters.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree-qualified Quantity Surveyor or equivalent

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Salary: £55,000 – £65,000

Location: Glasgow

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Overview

Alpinefox Recruitment is supporting a leading civil engineering contractor in their search for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working on complex, high-value civil engineering projects, and wants to be part of a progressive, collaborative team.

If you’re a confident QS with strong commercial acumen and the ability to lead, influence and deliver - this could be the next step you’ve been waiting for.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparing, negotiating and analysing budgets and cost plans.
• Ensuring all subcontractors are fully pre-qualified and compliant.
• Procuring subcontractors and preparing relevant order documentation.
• Assessing and certifying subcontractor interim payments, including issuing Payer / Pay-Less notices.
• Providing advice on contractual and legal matters, identifying and mitigating commercial risks.
• Producing and presenting monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).
• Building, maintaining and strengthening relationships across project and commercial teams.
• Allocating, overseeing and evaluating work carried out by yourself and others.
• Supporting the wider commercial team and mentoring Quantity Surveyors.
• Ensuring effective communication between commercial and operational site teams.
• Attending site regularly as required.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree-qualified Quantity Surveyor (or equivalent).
• Strong civil engineering project experience.
• Excellent working knowledge of JCT and NEC forms of contract.
• High-level commercial awareness and contract understanding.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Highly organised, able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Excellent numerical, IT and problem-solving abilities.
• Willing to travel to sites across the region