Senior Quantity Surveyor

Brandon James

Glasgow

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 70,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Salary £60-70k

28 days holiday

Health insurance

Hybrid working

Pension plan

Life assurance

Mobile & laptop

Car allowance

Regular socials

Cycle to work

Supportive culture

Flexible working

Work-life balance

Income protection

Training programs

Death in service

Wellness program

Job summary

Brandon James in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established construction consultancy. You will manage projects across public and private sectors, from feasibility to completion, delivering cost management and commercial advice.

Based in Glasgow with hybrid working, you will mentor junior members, build strong client relationships, and contribute to a supportive, career-focused environment with clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline
Chartered status with the RICS (MRICS), or be working towards chartership
Strong consultancy / PQS experience
Experience delivering projects through full lifecycle; knowledge of contracts and procurement routes

Responsibilities

Preparing cost plans, estimates and tender documentation
Procurement and tender analysis
Contract administration and commercial management
Preparing valuations, variations and final accounts
Providing accurate cost reporting and advice to clients
Managing projects from early design stages through to completion
Building and maintaining strong client relationships
Mentoring junior members of the quantity surveying team

Skills

Project management

Cost management

Client-facing

Contract knowledge

Mentoring juniors

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS / chartered status

Working towards chartership

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Glasgow

The Role

An established and respected construction consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing Glasgow team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor who wants to work across a varied portfolio of projects while continuing to develop their career within a supportive consultancy environment.

The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will work closely with clients, consultants and contractors, providing high-quality cost management services from feasibility through to project completion. Their Glasgow team works across a range of sectors, offering the Senior Quantity Surveyor exposure to both public and private sector projects.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing projects and providing commercial advice throughout the full project lifecycle. Duties will include:

Preparing cost plans, estimates and tender documentation
Procurement and tender analysis
Contract administration and commercial management
Preparing valuations, variations and final accounts
Providing accurate cost reporting and advice to clients
Managing projects from early design stages through to completion
Building and maintaining strong client relationships
Supporting and mentoring junior members of the quantity surveying team

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will have the opportunity to take ownership of their own projects while working alongside experienced professionals on larger and more complex commissions.

Experience Required

The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor should have:

A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline
Chartered status with the RICS (MRICS), or be working towards chartership
Strong consultancy / PQS experience
Experience delivering projects through the full construction lifecycleGood knowledge of construction contracts and procurement routes
Strong commercial, communication and client-facing skills
The ability to manage projects independently

What's on Offer

This Senior Quantity Surveyor position offers a competitive salary and benefits package alongside genuine opportunities for progression. The successful candidate will join a well-established Glasgow consultancy with a strong project pipeline, a collaborative working environment and continued investment in professional development.

For an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for their next opportunity in Glasgow, this is an excellent chance to join a respected consultancy and play an important role within their growing team.

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