14 senior quantity surveyor jobs found in Glasgow

Job Title: Senior Highways Quantity Surveyor Location: Glasgow Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 + car allowance & benefits Purpose of the Role This is a senior-level opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take a leading role in the commercial management of highways projects and frameworks. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will provide strong commercial leadership, mentor and develop junior team members, and work closely with operational and client teams to ensure robust commercial control, profitability, and long-term client relationships. Key Responsibilities Commercial & Cost Management Lead the preparation, review, and management of detailed cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts. Maintain full commercial responsibility from tender stage through to final account settlement. Monitor project expenditure, analyse variances, and implement cost control and value engineering measures. Manage work in progress to achieve and maintain accurate cash flow...

A leading and highly respected subcontractor is seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their site-based team on a major construction project in Glasgow. They are a well-established business known for delivering a range of interior solutions to large main contractors across varying sectors, including commercial, healthcare, education, and more. As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in managing and controlling costs, establishing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and site teams, and mentoring junior members of the commercial team. You will be responsible for (but not limited to): - Advising and liaising with operational management on contract and commercial matters. - Advising on all commercial reports; assuring valuations are maximised and paid on time. - Reporting on monthly costs, maintaining accurate financial records, and preparing cost forecasts. - Ensuring quotations are evaluated carefully and comply with...

Deanston Cooper's client, a leading civil engineering & groundworks contractor based in Glasgow, has a current requirement for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work on residential and commercial projects across the Central Belt of Scotland. As Senior Quantity Surveyor your duties will include: Managing post contract commercial tasks on a variety of projects Preparing interim valuations and final accounts Procurement and cost control of subcontractors and specialised suppliers Liaising with operational staff to ensure efficient, cost effective site practice Client liaison Applications are welcome from candidates qualified to a minimum of HNC level in Quantity Surveying who have gained experience working as Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor for another groundworks contractor or civils contractor. You will be at a level where you are able to run your own projects and work largely unsupervised. A full driving licence is essential for this role.

Senior Quantity Surveyor Glasgow 60-80k + car allowance This leading international contractor is looking to add a Senior Quantity Surveyor to its Power & Renewables team in Scotland and the successful candidate will lead commercial activities on a large substation project just outside of Glasgow. Candidates with a civils and utilities background are welcome to apply, while any Substation, Grid Connection, Battery Storage, Oil & Gas orientated project experience will be an advantage. Experience working on 75m+ schemes is essential. With real opportunity to grow their own team, the ideal candidate will have experience in leading and developing junior team members. Candidates should have the following - - 3rd level qualification in Construction Economics / Quantity Surveying - 5+ years' experience in a similar capacity - Knowledge of contract conditions and their applications - Excellent Communication/Interpersonal Skills - Excellent Record Keeping and Administration...

Role Overview An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading organisation delivering complex infrastructure and construction projects. You will take a key commercial lead across projects, ensuring effective cost control, contract administration, and risk management, with a particular focus on NEC contracts (Option E) and cost-reimbursable frameworks. Key Responsibilities Lead the commercial management of projects from tender stage through to final account Administer NEC contracts (Option E), ensuring compliance and best practice Manage compensation events, variations, and change control processes Prepare, submit, and negotiate interim valuations and final accounts Monitor and forecast project costs, budgets, and cash flow Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities Provide strategic commercial input to project delivery teams Build and maintain strong client, subcontractor, and stakeholder relationships Support...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Our client, a leading consultancy in the power utilities sector, is currently seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Birmingham, UK. This is a permanent position within the power distribution and T&D (Transmission and Distribution) industry. Key Responsibilities: Provide commercial leadership at framework and project levels, focusing on cost-value reconciliation Develop and apply subcontracts using NEC3 or NEC4 (Option A & C) forms within the power sector Coordinate effectively with wider project teams on cost and risk management Conduct monthly internal and client reporting in accordance with established procedures Optimize cash flow through activity schedules, monthly valuations, and control of subcontractor accounts Drive recovery of outstanding monies and ensure timely resolution of queries Identify and manage commercial risks, opportunities, value engineering, and change events Prepare and manage sub-contracts...

Job Title : Senior Quantity Surveyor Location : Glasgow, United Kingdom Salary : £50,000 - £60,000 per annum (depending on experience) About the Company : Our client is a leading global consultancy, renowned for providing comprehensive project management, quantity surveying, and engineering services across a broad range of industries. They have a strong reputation for working on both private and public sector projects, delivering high-quality results in commercial, residential, infrastructure, government, and energy sectors. Role Overview : As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of quantity surveying on a diverse range of projects, from inception through to completion. You will oversee the financial and contractual elements, ensuring cost control and delivering value on both private and public sector projects. You will work closely with clients, contractors, and project teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects...

Quantity Surveyor Roofing & Cladding (Small Works) Location: Central Belt of Scotland Salary: £50-60,000 + benefits Hours: Full-time Contract: Permanent A well-established specialist contractor is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their roofing and cladding small works division. This is a great opportunity to work on a variety of commercial and industrial small works projects, including repairs, maintenance, remedial works and minor installations. Key Responsibilities Managing commercial and cost-control duties across multiple small works projects Preparing estimates, quotations, bills of quantities and take-offs Reviewing and negotiating subcontractor and supplier prices Tracking project costs, variations, and financial risks Preparing valuations, applications for payment and final accounts Supporting tender submissions and pricing reactive works Working closely with site teams, project managers and clients...

Location: New York City Visa & relocation support for UK / Irish cost managers Ready to take your quantity surveying career to New York? You ve cut your teeth in UK cost consultancy. You know your way around complex commercial, residential or hospitality schemes. You re operating at Project / Senior / AD level but every project is starting to feel a bit samey and you re unclear what the future opportunity looks like. Is it just the status quo? This move puts you in one of the world s most dynamic construction markets, working on bigger, faster, more complex projects and being trusted to shape how cost management is done on the ground. It s a chance to swap incremental change for a genuine step change in responsibility, exposure and lifestyle. Why make the move? • New York projects, not just New York postcards Work on high profile office interiors, hospitality, leisure, and residential developments, with the scale and pace you simply don t see in most UK regional...

Quantity Surveyor Electrical & M&E Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor Electrical & M&E Job reference Number: (phone number removed) Industry Sector: Contractors, Main Contractors, Sub-Contractors Refurbishment, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager, Quantity Surveyor, QS, Electrical Products, Electrical Contractors, M&E Contractors, Manager, Electrical Wholesalers, Electrical, Wholesalers, Building Products, Building Materials, Cable Accessories, Cable Management, Fixings, Supports Located: Falkirk Remuneration: £50,000 - £60,000 + bonus (profit share) Benefits: Car allowance + comprehensive benefits package The role of Quantity Surveyor Electrical & M&E will involve: Quantity Surveyor position dealing with Electrical services and M&E Dealing with projects typically across the central belt of Scotland Meeting with clients for site visits building relationships Interpreting technical drawings, generating &...

Quantity Surveyor Glasgow 60,000 - 75,000 + Health Insurance + Vehicle + Progression + Immediate Start + Rapidly Growing Contractor + Hybrid Working Take on a pivotal Quantity Surveyor role with a fast-growing contractor delivering Mechanical and Electrical projects across Scotland. This office-based position offers a genuine opportunity for an ambitious QS to take on real responsibility, accelerate their progression, and grow alongside a dynamic, family-run business that is quickly building a strong reputation within the engineering sector. Having doubled turnover in the past year, the company is entering a significant phase of expansion and is seeking a proactive, commercially astute QS to play a key role in that journey. You will gain hands-on exposure across multiple projects, with the autonomy to make a tangible impact from day one. If you are driven, detail-oriented, and motivated by both progression and earning potential, this is a rare opportunity to step...

Quantity Surveyor Permanent Location: Glasgow Salary: 45,000 - 60,000 DOE + car allowance + benefits Ref: GR1513 Gibson Recruitment Limited Job Description: Regional Building Contractor primarily specialising in Refurbishment works to a number of blue-chip clients. The Quantity Surveyor will play an important role within the Commercial Team, working closely with Contracts Managers and project teams to manage project costs, procurement, and commercial performance across a range of refurbishment and minor works projects. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to the continued growth and success of the business while developing their professional career within a supportive environment. The role will be primarily office-based in Glasgow, with visits to project sites as required. Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will support the commercial management of projects from...

A well-established and highly respected main contractor is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team, based out of their Glasgow office and supporting building projects across Scotland s Central Belt. Our client is a privately owned contractor with a strong pipeline of work across sectors including commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, and public sector developments. They have built a reputation for delivering high-quality projects and maintaining long-term relationships with key clients. Typical project values range from £5m - £30m. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial management of projects from pre-construction through to final account. Working closely with the commercial and operational teams, you will ensure projects are delivered within budget while maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors and clients. Key responsibilities: - Managing project costs from tender through to final account. -...

Peace Recruitment is delighted to be working in partnership with a large public sector organisation near Glasgow to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their established design and technical team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role delivering housing projects within a supportive, well-structured environment. You will undertake a traditional quantity surveying remit, with a strong focus on procurement and contract management across multiple live sites. Key Responsibilities Deliver full traditional QS duties across housing projects Manage procurement processes and contract administration Support the design and technical team throughout project lifecycles Monitor costs, budgets, and commercial performance Visit multiple project sites as required Role Details Location: Near Glasgow (hybrid working model) Duration: Ongoing contract, likely 12+ months Rate: £30 £35 per hour (dependent on...