Senior Quantity Surveyor - Glasgow

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team in Glasgow. This role involves maximizing margin recovery, optimizing cash flow, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations in the construction and telecommunications sectors. The ideal candidate will possess strong relationship-building skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. With a commitment to employee wellbeing and professional development, this company offers a supportive environment and opportunities for growth. If you're passionate about excellence and ready to make an impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Share schemes

Private medical options

Employee assistance programs

Paid professional memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in construction/telecommunications industries is essential.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Maximize margin recovery through client and subcontractor accounts.
• Monitor reserves and work in progress for subcontractor payments.
• Recruit, motivate, and develop staff while conducting performance appraisals.

Skills

Construction Experience

Telecommunications Knowledge

Relationship Building

Communication Skills

Financial Risk Assessment

Job description

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Senior Quantity Surveyor - Glasgow, Glasgow

Client: Galliford Try

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: e6943c4255fc

Job Views: 11

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire directly and will contact our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies; such CVs will not incur a fee. Please direct queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Telecoms

Location: Glasgow

What you will be doing:

• Maximise margin recovery through Clients and Subcontractors accounts
• Create and maintain profit motivation of the team, considering Client/Subcontractor relations
• Optimize cash flow through external valuations and control of subcontractor accounts
• Assist in costing works related to site locations
• Procure sub-contractors and their services as necessary
• Monitor Reserves/Work in Progress and Subcontractors Payments
• Assist Financial Department in recovering outstanding monies
• Monitor Final Accounts progress for Main Contracts and Subcontractors
• Facilitate recovery of retention and similar items
• Ensure contractual procedures are followed for Contracts and Subcontracts
• Ensure site team compliance with contractual obligations
• Verify subcontract conditions are aligned with main contract conditions or risk transfer maximized
• Identify financial risks from non-compliance and report
• Incorporate special terms in subcontract agreements as needed
• Advise Estimating Department on contract terms and resource planning
• Prepare and recover claims
• Maintain contemporaneous records for maximum recovery
• Provide monthly Cost Value Reports and Margin Analysis
• Identify over/under valuation, reserves, and management adjustments
• Evaluate risks like prolongation costs and liabilities
• Forecast Margin, Programme, and Progress with Management
• Forecast contract turnover and adjust accordingly
• Review weekly WIP and Debtor reports with Quantity Surveyors
• Recruit, motivate, and develop staff; participate in training
• Conduct performance appraisals

About You:

• Experience in construction/telecommunications industries and standards knowledge
• Willingness to obtain security clearance to DV
• Experience on large defence/MoD projects is a plus
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Excellent team player with good communication skills

Key attributes include:

• Alignment with company values and culture
• Organized, professional, and passionate about excellence
• Flexible, resilient, and influential
• Committed to customer service and teamwork
• Proactive, motivated, and eager to learn

What We Can Offer in Return:

Join a leading principal contractor with a diverse project portfolio, offering stability and growth opportunities. We value our employees’ wellbeing and invest in training and career development. Our flexible working practices support a healthy work-life balance.

Our benefits include:

• Generous holiday entitlement plus holiday purchase options
• Corporate discounts, Cycle to Work, Share schemes
• Private medical options and employee assistance programs
• Paid professional memberships

About us:

Galliford Try is a UK leading construction group committed to sustainable, community-focused projects. We value integrity, excellence, and collaboration.

For more information or to apply, contact Chloe Phillips. We welcome flexible working arrangements and encourage diverse applications, even if you don’t meet every requirement.

A full job description is available upon request.