Senior Quantity Surveyor – Property Development (Scotland)

Energy Jobline CVL; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery of major property developments in Scotland. You will own cost planning, procurement, and final accounts, guiding projects from feasibility through to completion.

The role offers visibility across the business, influencing procurement strategy, viability, cost control and investment decisions. 5+ years' QS experience and a developer/main contractor background are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' Quantity Surveying experience.
• Experience within a developer, main contractor or specialist subcontractor environment.
• Strong pre- and post-contract commercial management experience.
• Proven cost planning, estimating, tendering and procurement skills.
• Strong understanding of subcontract procurement and package management.
• Experience managing valuations, variations, change control and final accounts.
• Strong commercial reporting and forecasting skills.
• Good understanding of construction methods, materials and building systems.
• Experience across residential, commercial, mixed-use, refurbishment or industrial developments would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial responsibility for a portfolio of property development projects across Scotland.
• Provide cost and commercial advice from feasibility and pre-construction through to completion.
• Prepare detailed cost plans, estimates, budgets and financial forecasts.
• Lead and manage subcontractor and main contractor procurement.
• Prepare tender documentation, analyse returns and provide comprehensive tender reports.
• Lead commercial negotiations with contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Manage valuations, payment applications, variations, compensation events and final accounts.
• Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets and development appraisals.
• Produce regular commercial reports, cost forecasts and cash-flow information for senior management.
• Identify commercial risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Lead value engineering exercises to maximise project value without compromising quality or programme.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Design Managers to ensure projects remain commercially viable.
• Review design development and identify opportunities to improve buildability and reduce cost.
• Monitor contractor performance and commercial compliance throughout the construction phase.
• Support the development team with acquisition appraisals, feasibility studies and development budgets.
• Assist with the preparation of investment and development business cases.
• Provide commercial input into project strategy, procurement and delivery decisions.
• Support the wider commercial team and contribute to the continued growth of the Scottish development portfolio.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Cost planning

Tendering

Procurement

Contract management

Financial forecasting

Valuations

Budgeting

Commercial reporting

Stakeholder management

Job description

Energy Jobline CVL seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery of major property developments in Scotland. You will own cost planning, procurement, and final accounts, guiding projects from feasibility through to completion.

The role offers visibility across the business, influencing procurement strategy, viability, cost control and investment decisions. 5+ years' QS experience and a developer/main contractor background are preferred.