Senior Quantity Surveyor, Buildings in Glasgow

Energy Jobline ZR; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Benefits and progression

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Glasgow team on a permanent, hybrid basis. You will lead commercial delivery across high-value projects, working with clients, designers and stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.

Ideal candidates hold a Quantity Surveying degree with extensive consultancy experience, strong NEC/JCT/SBCC knowledge, and excellent communication. This role offers a pathway to progression within a growing regional team.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Strong experience in a consultancy or client-side environment.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.
• Excellent knowledge of NEC and JCT/SBCC contracts.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading full cost management services from feasibility through to final account.
• Preparing detailed cost plans, estimates, and commercial reports.
• Managing post-contract administration under NEC, JCT, and SBCC contracts.
• Providing commercial advice and risk management strategies across projects.
• Monitoring budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Supporting procurement strategy and tender analysis.
• Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Mentoring and supporting junior Quantity Surveyors.
• Contributing to business growth through bid support and client engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

MRICS (desirable)

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Job Description

Sector: Construction Consultancy | Buildings & Infrastructure Location: Glasgow (Hybrid Working Available) Employment Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Career Progression

About the Opportunity

We are currently supporting the search for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading consultancy team delivering major projects across Glasgow and the West of Scotland. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded QS to take ownership of high-value, complex schemes across a diverse portfolio including education, residential, infrastructure, and public sector developments. You will play a key role in delivering best-in-class cost and commercial management services while supporting the growth of a high-performing regional team.

The Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for leading commercial delivery across multiple projects, working closely with clients, design teams, and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading full cost management services from feasibility through to final account
• Preparing detailed cost plans, estimates, and commercial reports
• Managing post-contract administration under NEC, JCT, and SBCC contracts
• Providing commercial advice and risk management strategies across projectsMonitoring budgets, forecasts, and financial performance
• Supporting procurement strategy and tender analysis
• Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Mentoring and supporting junior Quantity Surveyors
• Contributing to business growth through bid support and client engagement

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Strong experience in a consultancy or client-side environment
• Proven track record delivering large-scale construction or infrastructure projects
• Excellent knowledge of NEC and JCT/SBCC contracts
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
• Experience across pre- and post-contract QS duties
• MRICS chartership (or working towards) highly desirable
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• A proactive and leadership-driven approach

Why Apply?

This is a strong opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to step into a more influential role within a growing regional team.

You can expect:

• Exposureto landmark projects across multiple sectors
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Strong pipelineof secured work
• Clearprogression opportunities within a consultancy environment
• Supportfor continued professional development and chartership
• A collaborative and commercially focused team culture

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