SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR

LEADBUILD CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage QS works involving procurement, contract advice, and evaluation of claims. The role requires strong negotiation skills, familiarity with building contracts, and a degree in Building or equivalent. Join a dynamic team and contribute to large residential projects while ensuring effective risk management and cost estimation.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Building or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience preferred in a full QS role.
• Familiarity with Forms of Contract key.

Responsibilities

• Obtain quotations and negotiate with sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Prepare Variation Orders and manage final accounts.
• Liaise with Project Team and assist on tender works.

Skills

Computer literacy

Negotiation

Communication

Risk Management

Quantity Surveying

Education

Degree / Diploma in Building or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Senior Quantity Surveyor is responsible, but not limited to, the following:

• Obtain quotations, liaise, and negotiate with sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Liaising with Project Team / Consultant / Client / Sub-contractors to perform QS works intendedly.
• Check the main contract document to advise and minimize the main contract risk.
• Provide SOR/Cost Estimation when required.
• Procurement sub-contractors / suppliers/specialists, follow up & Formalisation Agreement promptly
• Responsible for measuring quantities, taking off, and preparing main progress claims, variation claims, and evaluating sub-con variation claims promptly.
• Prepare Variation Orders, claims, and final accounts,
• Prepare sub-contracts and sub-contractor/suppliers/specialist payments and settle disputes and final accounts with consultant/client.
• Assist on tender works may required.
• Assist project team on VE items
• All other QS-related assignments

Job Requirement:

• Degree / Diploma in Building or its equivalent
• At least 3 years of working experience with building construction, preferred experience in full QS role in A1 Main-con and/or in large Residential Project
• Familiar with Form of Contract (Redas, SIA, and/or PSSCOC) and SOP Act
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Able to work independently