31 commercial quantity surveyor jobs found in Glasgow

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...

Senior Quantity Surveyor with a Tier 1 Civils Contractor based in Glasgow £55-80K plus package Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a true passion for excellence looking to take your career to the next level? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments? If so, we want you on our client's team, who are a National Tier 1 civil contractor. Our client - a Tier 1 civil contractor - is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor and Senior Surveyor to enhance their team in their Glasgow office, covering prestigious contracts on various sites in Scotland to help them drive success in their high-value projects. What will you be doing? • Preparing, negotiating, and analysing costs for budgets. • Ensure subcontractors are pre-qualified in accordance with management systems. • Procurement of Sub-Contractors and preparation of Sub-Contractor order documentation. • Assessing and certification of subcontractor interim payments and ensuring required Payer /-fewer notices as issued. •...

Quantity Surveyor required in Glasgow Location: GlasgowSalary: £40-50,000 plus car/allowance + Benefits Contract Type: Permanent Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career? Join one of Scotland's leading civil engineering contractors, delivering major infrastructure projects across the region. About the Role As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in managing costs, contracts, and commercial performance on large-scale civil engineering projects. You'll work closely with project teams to ensure financial control, accurate reporting, and compliance with contractual obligations. Key Responsibilities - Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost plans - Administer contracts and manage subcontractor accounts - Monitor project progress and produce accurate financial reports - Identify and manage risks, variations, and claims - Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards What We're Looking For -...

Fantastic Role For Experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a large secure business. Exceptional Benefits package Our Client Our clients are an industry powerhouse with a fantastic brand for building quality residential developments while allowing their staff to achieve their professional ambitions and targets. With a busy pipeline of work planned for the next 5 years around Glasgow they are seeking to add an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to their commercial team in Glasgow. Your New Role . The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing all aspects of the cost management process for their residential projects, ensuring financial efficiency and project success. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and manage project budgets, cost plans, and valuations. Conduct cost analysis and procurement strategies. Oversee contract administration and manage subcontractor relationships. Monitor project progress and provide accurate financial reporting. Ensure compliance with...

Quantity Surveyor based in Glasgow with a Tier 1 contractor My client is a Tier 1 contractor, looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their Glasgow commercial team on several exciting projects with an order book for the next 10 years. Commercial Duties: Preparation of cost estimates, bills of quantities and tender documents.Negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain the best prices and terms.Managing project budgets, including forecasting and monitoring costs.Maintaining accurate records and documentation of all project-related costs and financial transactions.Provide expert advice on procurement, risk management and cost-saving measures. Understanding the client requirements and quantities take off as per marking and drawings.Preparing BOQ (bill of quantities) by studying specification sheets from the design/operations team.Identifying gaps between BOQ and drawings, specifications and conditions of the contract and taking it for a logical closure.Monitor and...

We have an opportunity for a quantity surveyor to join a highly-regarded developer in Glasgow. They are seeking a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to join their Glasgow-based team to lead the commercial delivery of major flatted developments. You will be the financial linchpin for multi-storey residential projects, managing everything from initial procurement through to the agreement of final accounts. This role is ideal for a professional from a main contracting background who understands the complexities of urban residential builds, including sub-contractor management, varied technical knowledge, complex supply chains, and high-density site logistics. Key Responsibilities Commercial Management: Manage all costs related to flatted development projects, ensuring the project remains within budget and maintains target gross margins. Procurement: Lead the procurement of sub-contract trades, ensuring all quotes are vetted against specifications and that robust...

Murphy is recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to work with Energy Team on the SSE ASTI Framework. Our business is well-known for its extensive in-house expertise, experience, and continuous drive to innovate within the industry to create added value for all our customers. Throughout our history we have strived to challenge the norm and incorporate a wide range of new technologies and capabilities to ensure we meet the ever-changing markets and demands. Today we support groundbreaking transmission and distribution projects in four countries - ensuring their energy security for decades to come. We offer a wide range of services including design, construction and commissioning. We deliver Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects serving both regulated and private customers along with technical and engineering solutions within the conventional power and energy transition markets. Our continual drive to innovate, while encouraging sustainability, ensures we...

A leading design and build contractor in Glasgow is seeking a Quantity Surveyor with pre-construction expertise. This exciting role involves developing cost plans, engaging with suppliers, and supporting commercial strategies on high-profile projects. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and experience in cost planning within construction. The position offers a competitive salary, performance-related bonus, and excellent career progression opportunities in a supportive environment.

A respected recruitment agency is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join a reputable developer in Glasgow. In this role, you will manage the commercial delivery of major residential projects, ensuring budgets and target margins are maintained. The ideal candidate will have experience in main contracting, strong negotiation skills, and a degree in Quantity Surveying. This role offers the chance to be a crucial part of a commercial team with opportunities across the Greater Glasgow area.

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 forecasts....

A leading construction firm in Glasgow is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join its Energy Team on the SSE ASTI Framework. The successful candidate will aid in commercial reporting, manage subcontractor accounts, and control cost reports. Ideal candidates will have experience in commercial roles and knowledge of contracts. The role offers competitive benefits including 27 days holiday, a discretionary bonus, and investment in professional development.

About the role At Miller Homes we are building homes in a way which allows us to build better places for people to belong to, better homes for customers and better places for communities to thrive and nature to prosper. We are also creating a better working environment for our people. We create better places where people and planet prosper. We are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial Team in our Scotland West region. The main purpose of the Quantity Surveyor role is to ensure cost control of developments, paying subcontractors and reporting movements with monthly valuations on Oracle JD Edwards (JDE) software. Responsibilities Procurement of sub-contract trades Contract management of appointed sub-contract trades Preparation of site budgets Consolidation and analysis of monthly commercial reports Requirements Experience of working for a house building organisation or the wider construction sector is essential Numerical skills with ability to...

A major construction firm is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their Commercial Team in Scotland. This role will manage costs of developments, oversee subcontractor payments, and utilize Oracle JD Edwards for reporting. Successful candidates must have experience in house building or construction, possess strong numerical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. This position offers a competitive salary, a company car or car allowance, and additional benefits including 26 days of annual leave plus public holidays.

Job Title : Quantity Surveyor - Pre Construction (Design & Build) Job Location : Glasgow Job Package :Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits A dynamic, fast growing design and build contractor is seeking a Quantity Surveyor with strong pre construction expertise to join its expanding commercial team. This role offers the opportunity to work on high specification, fast paced projects across commercial, industrial and technology led sectors, with outstanding career progression and a supportive, forward thinking culture. Your new company Our client is an innovative design and build contractor recognised for delivering complex, high value projects across the UK. With a strong pipeline of new work, the business is continuing to invest in people, technology and project capability. They are now looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor who will support the early stage commercial and cost management process , ensuring robust pre construction commercial strategy...

A civil engineering contractor in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor for a contract lasting 6 to 15 months. The ideal candidate will manage NEC contracts and provide commercial support across various projects in water, marine, and power sectors. This role offers a competitive day rate of £400-£450 and flexible working arrangements while contributing to major infrastructure works in Scotland.

This well-established commercial builder has become a leader in delivering specialist commercial projects ranging from 1m to 25m. With a strong reputation for quality and long-standing relationships with blue-chip clients, the majority of their work comes through repeat business, providing a stable and consistent pipeline of projects. Due to planned growth, they are now looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. This is a full-time, office-based role in Glasgow. The Role You'll play a key part in the commercial management of projects, working closely with site teams and senior management to drive performance and ensure projects are delivered within budget. Your responsibilities will include: Full commercial management of projects Procurement and management of subcontractor packages Valuations, variations, and final accounts Liaising with site and project teams to optimise commercial outcomes Reporting to senior commercial management About...

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 - Civils & Infrastructure Job type: Temporary/Contract - Contract Length: 6 - 15 months Enable Resourcing is recruiting for an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support a Tier 2 civil engineering contractor delivering enabling and infrastructure works across the water, marine and power sectors in Scotland. Based around Glasgow, this role offers flexible office working with regular site and project team engagement. You will provide commercial support across a portfolio of civil engineering and enabling works packages, ensuring effective cost control, contractual compliance and accurate reporting throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities As Freelance Quantity Surveyor, you will support commercial delivery from mobilisation through to completion and final account. Managing and administering NEC contracts Issuing and managing early warning notices and compensation events Managing variations and change control processes...

Quantity Surveyors All Levels Locations: Nationwide (UK) Sector: Infrastructure / Highways / Civil Engineering An established and growing infrastructure contractor is seeking Quantity Surveyors at all levels to join its expanding commercial teams across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected organisation delivering high-profile highways, public realm, structural maintenance and specialist civil engineering projects nationwide. Whether you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor, an Assistant QS looking to progress, or ready to step into a Senior role, we are keen to speak with commercially driven professionals who want to contribute to complex and meaningful infrastructure schemes. The Opportunity You will play a key role in the commercial management of projects, ensuring financial control, value optimisation and risk mitigation throughout the project lifecycle. Depending on your level of experience, responsibilities may include:...

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...