Senior Quantity Surveyor- Glasgow

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Salary: £50,000 £80,000 (dependent on experience)
Location: Glasgow

I am representing a well-established construction client who is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on taking ownership of the commercial and financial aspects of construction projects and wants to make a real impact on project delivery and profitability.

In this role, you will have full financial and contractual responsibility for building projects, working closely with operational teams to ensure contracts are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standard. You will be instrumental in protecting the company s interests, managing risks, and optimising project profitability.

• Provide expert commercial and contractual advice to operational teams.

• Maintain robust financial control systems, including monthly Cost/Value Reconciliations (CVR).

• Manage all contract financials, ensuring valuations are maximised, certified, and paid promptly.

• Monitor site progress and issue contractual notices in line with procedures and timescales.

• Prepare and monitor cost/value forecasts across all trades and project preliminaries.

• Develop and track preliminaries budgets with contract teams.

• Review and assess subcontractor quotations to ensure compliance and competitive pricing.

• Manage variations proactively throughout the project lifecycle.

• Support estimating and tender preparation when required.

• Manage subcontractor accounts and performance, driving project success.

• Represent the company at progress meetings and project reviews.

• Work with the Contracts Manager to secure labour, materials, and subcontractors for timely project delivery.

• Support the development and training of team members.

• Ensure all work complies with Health & Safety and quality standards.

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in construction.

• Strong knowledge of contracts, commercial management, and cost control.

• Excellent analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.

• Confident communicator with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving project environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email).

• Knowledge of construction Health & Safety requirements.

• Salary: £50,000 £80,000 (depending on experience)

• Opportunity to work on high-profile and diverse construction projects.

• Join a team where your commercial expertise directly influences project success.

• Career progression and professional development opportunities within a supportive and ambitious organisation.

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