Senior Quantity Surveyor

s1jobs; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure contractor is seeking a highly motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Glasgow. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity for career growth, with responsibilities including cost control, procurement, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in rail or civil engineering and proven experience in a contractor environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunity to work on high-profile projects

Clear career development and mentorship

Collaborative, forward-thinking team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in a major contractor environment.
• Strong background in rail or civil engineering projects.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and framework agreements.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects of multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget.
• Lead the commercial management of rail and civil engineering projects.
• Mentor and lead junior commercial team members.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Tools

Digital contract management tools

Job description

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Our client is seeking a highly motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional with a background in rail or civil engineering to play a key role within a leading infrastructure contractor. The position provides potential for career growth, with the aim of progressing to a Commercial Manager role.

Location

Glasgow

Salary and Benefits

£55,000 - £70,000 + Benefits

The Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will manage the commercial aspects of multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget. Responsibilities include cost control, procurement, contract administration, and mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of rail and civil engineering projects.
• Administer contracts in line with NEC principles.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet contractual obligations.
• Oversee cost planning, forecasting, and reporting.
• Manage subcontractor accounts and procurement.
• Utilise framework agreements for efficiency and value.
• Coordinate project communication through portals.
• Mentor and lead junior commercial team members.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in a major contractor environment as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong background in rail or civil engineering projects.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and framework agreements.
• Leadership skills to manage and develop teams.
• Proficiency with digital contract management tools.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration abilities.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile projects.
• Clear career development and mentorship.
• Collaborative, forward-thinking team environment.

Additional Information

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting