Senior Quantity Surveyor

Construction & Civils Solutions Limited; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction & Civils Solutions Limited near Glasgow seeks an ambitious Quantity Surveyor to drive commercial delivery on retrofit projects across Scotland and the North of England. You will take ownership of costs, budgets, valuations and final accounts while building strong relationships with clients and subcontractors.

This role offers long-term progression within a growing Scottish SME and exposure to energy efficiency retrofit schemes, with close collaboration to project teams to ensure

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a strong construction background.
• Experience in retrofit, refurbishment, housing or energy efficiency projects is valuable.
• Ambition to progress to Senior QS level.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs, budgets and forecasts.
• Procure subcontract packages and manage accounts.
• Prepare valuations, manage variations and final accounts.
• Collaborate with operational teams to manage commercial risks.
• Build relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills

Budget management

Subcontract management

Valuations & final accounts

Client & stakeholder relations

Risk management

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your Quantity Surveying career?

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing Scottish construction SME looking for an ambitious Quantity Surveyor ready to progress into a Senior QS role or currently working at this level.

With projects across Scotland and the North of England, this is an opportunity to build your commercial responsibilities and develop a long-term career within the retrofit sector.

The opportunity

Based just outside Glasgow, you'll play a key role in the commercial management of retrofit projects, helping improve the energy performance of existing buildings. This role would suit a capable QS who wants greater ownership, broader project exposure and excellent prospects for progression as the business grows.

Your role will include:

• Managing project costs, budgets and forecasts.
• Procuring subcontract packages and managing subcontractor accounts.
• Preparing valuations, managing variations and agreeing final accounts.
• Working closely with operational teams to manage commercial risks and support successful project delivery.
• Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.

About you

You'll be a Quantity Surveyor with a sound construction background, strong commercial awareness and the confidence to take on more responsibility. You'll be comfortable working with project teams, managing competing priorities and contributing to a growing business.

Experience in retrofit, refurbishment, housing or energy efficiency projects would be valuable, although candidates with transferable construction experience are encouraged to apply.

Why consider this move?

• Excellent long-term career prospects within a growing Scottish SME.
• Exposure to retrofit projects across Scotland and the North of England.
• The opportunity to make a visible contribution and grow with the business