17 quantity surveyor cost manager jobs found in Glasgow

Role Overview The Quantity Surveyor is responsible for the commercial management of marine and civil engineering projects , ensuring effective cost control, contract administration, procurement, and financial reporting across the project lifecycle. This role supports the successful delivery of multiple projects by managing commercial risks, monitoring performance, and contributing to the achievement of business objectives from procurement through to final account settlement. Key Responsibilities Commercial Management Prepare and manage cost estimates, budgets, and financial forecasts Take ownership of day-to-day commercial management of assigned projects Produce interim valuations, applications for payment, and variation assessments Monitor project costs, identify variances, and implement corrective actions Deliver accurate cost reporting and cash flow forecasting Procurement & Subcontract Management Manage subcontractor procurement...

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor Glasgow Our client is a growing and highly respected building services contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects and building long-term client relationships. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their close-knit and supportive commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for either: An ambitious Quantity Surveyor with solid industry experience looking to take the next step in their career A Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking a fresh challenge within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment A Commercial Manager looking for a role that offers variety, autonomy and genuine career progression Whilst experience within Mechanical and Electrical contracting would be advantageous, it is by no means essential. The client is primarily seeking a commercially astute, proactive and hardworking professional who can...

Location: Scotland (with travel to sites across Scotland) Salary: 25,000 - 29,000 + Company Vehicle + Private Healthcare + Chartership Support Job Type: Permanent Graduate Quantity Surveyor - Position Overview Our client, a leading specialist within the sports construction sector, is seeking a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team based in Scotland. With over 20 years of experience delivering high-quality synthetic sports pitches, athletics tracks and associated civil engineering works, they are recognised as one of the UK's leading contractors in their field. As part of an internationally recognised sports construction group, this is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to develop their commercial career within a specialist contractor. You will gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, supporting the delivery of projects for professional sports clubs, local authorities, schools and elite sporting facilities throughout...

Are you a qualified Quantity Surveyor looking for your next move? Do you want to be in a role with progression opportunities? If you said yes to both of those, this could be the ideal position for you! An established and forward-looking building and construction business is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team in Coatbridge. With a strong pipeline of secured work over the next five years, this role offers the opportunity to play a key part in both project delivery and the ongoing evolution of the company's commercial function. The business operates across external wall systems, roofing, cladding, and rendering, and is actively modernising its processes and team structure. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress within a growing building and construction environment. Role Details Location: Coatbridge (office-based) Monday-Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm Friday: 8:00am - 3:00pm 37.5 hours per week Employment Type:...

Location: GlasgowEmployment Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive + Benefits About the Company: Our client is a leading civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality infrastructure projects across Scotland. Specialising in roads, drainage, utilities, and groundworks, they pride themselves on innovation, safety, and excellence in project delivery. The Role: We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the team in Glasgow. You will play a key role in managing costs, contracts, and commercial performance on a range of civil engineering projects. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dynamic contractor on challenging and rewarding schemes. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports Measure and value works, including variations Negotiate and manage subcontractor accounts Ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions Provide commercial support to project teams Assist with...

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. -...

Quantity Surveyor Location: Glasgow (Hybrid Working) Sector: Nuclear Defence / Major Infrastructure Job Type: Permanent About Westlakes Recruit Westlakes Recruit is a specialist recruitment partner supporting some of the UK's most significant engineering, infrastructure and defence programmes. We are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a leading organisation operating within the Nuclear Defence sector. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Quantity Surveyor to join a major infrastructure programme and develop their commercial expertise within one of the UK's most strategically important sectors. Working alongside experienced commercial and project delivery teams, you will gain exposure to complex projects, NEC contracts and a highly regulated project environment. The Opportunity We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of major nuclear defence infrastructure projects...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Glasgow (Hybrid Working) Sector: Nuclear Defence / Major Infrastructure Job Type: Permanent About Westlakes Recruit Westlakes Recruit is a specialist recruitment partner supporting some of the UK's most significant engineering, infrastructure and defence programmes. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a leading organisation operating within the Nuclear Defence sector. This is an exciting opportunity to join a major programme delivering critical national infrastructure and supporting the UK's long-term defence capability. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading pre-contract commercial activities, driving procurement strategy and ensuring robust commercial governance across complex projects. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in infrastructure, engineering, defence, nuclear or major construction...

Quantity Surveyor Permanent Location: North Lanarkshire Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 DOE Ref: GR1546 Gibson Recruitment Limited Your New Employer: Our client is a very well-respected contractor who have demonstrated longevity in the UK construction industry. This growing Main Contractor has ambitious expansion plans and is now looking for a talented QUANTITY SURVEYOR to join their team on a permanent basis in North Lanarkshire. The successful QUANTITY SURVEYOR should have a positive attitude to fit into the existing commercial team and be able to take on their own projects which could range from 500k to 5m. Your New Role: As a Quantity Surveyor reporting to the Commercial Director, you will be responsible for advising on contract conditions and commercial matters and maintaining accurate financial control systems including, but not limited to: Commercial awareness of contracts to maximise profitability. Preparing, submitting, and...

Overview Our Clinent are seeking an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial management of a major electricity framework in Scotland . This role will involve working on a portfolio of infrastructure projects, ensuring robust cost control, contract compliance, and commercial delivery. Key Responsibilities Manage all commercial aspects of electricity infrastructure projects across the framework Prepare, review, and manage cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts Administer contracts (likely NEC forms) including variations, compensation events, and change control Carry out valuations, interim applications, and final accounts Monitor project costs and identify risks and opportunities Provide accurate commercial reporting to internal stakeholders Review subcontractor quotations, appointments, and ongoing performance Support procurement activities and supplier negotiations Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company...

Job Summary QS, as 1 of our guys will be leaving at the end of the month. Will work within our commercial team. Must have a minimum 2-year relevant work experience preferably in joinery/fit out sector. Salary negotiable. We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Quantity Surveyor specialising in Joinery and Carpentry to join our dynamic team in Glasgow. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing costs, preparing estimates, and ensuring projects are completed within budget. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality construction projects, ensuring financial efficiency and project success. Duties Prepare detailed cost estimates for joinery and carpentry works, including materials, labour, and equipment. Monitor project costs throughout the construction process, identifying potential overruns and implementing corrective measures. Conduct regular site visits to assess progress and verify that work aligns with...

Quantity Surveyor / Estimator Location: GlasgowSalary: Competitive + Benefits Your new companyA well-established, family-owned fit-out and partitioning contractor based in Glasgow is seeking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join their growing team. With a strong reputation across the Scottish market, this business delivers high-quality interior fit-out and partitioning projects across a range of sectors, with values typically up to 5 million. Your new role This is a varied and hands-on position, offering a blend of both Quantity Surveying and Estimating responsibilities. You will work closely with the Director, supporting across the full project lifecycle-from tender stage through to final account. The role provides excellent exposure to both commercial management and pre-construction activities within a supportive and collaborative environment.Key responsibilities will include: Preparing and submitting competitive tenders and cost estimates Assisting in the...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Glasgow First People Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established and highly respected contractor based in Glasgow. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a strong pipeline of work across major infrastructure and civil engineering projects throughout Scotland, with a particular focus on Scottish Water frameworks. The successful candidate will play a key role in the commercial management of projects from pre-construction through to final account, working closely with operational teams and senior management to ensure successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities : Managing the commercial performance of multiple projects Preparing valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts Managing subcontractor procurement, payments, and accounts Producing accurate cost reports and forecasts Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities Supporting...

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Power & Energy Infrastructure Location: Motherwell / Central Belt Salary: 65,000 - 75,000 + Car or car allowance + 15% Bonu Sector: Power Transmission & Distribution Civils Substations Overhead Lines Underground Cables Employment Type: Permanent Package: Competitive salary + car / allowance + bonus + full benefits package This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor who wants to move into long-term, nationally significant power infrastructure projects. You will be working on major power frameworks supporting the upgrade and reinforcement of Scotland's electricity transmission network, with projects linked to leading network operators such as SSE, SSEN, ScottishPower Energy Networks and ScottishPower Transmission. These are not short-term, isolated projects. This is part of a long-term power infrastructure programme involving substations, overhead lines, underground cabling, grid...

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...

Job Summary QS, as 1 of our guys will be leaving at the end of the month. Will work within our commercial team. Must have a minimum 2-year relevant work experience preferably in joinery/fit out sector. Salary negotiable. We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Quantity Surveyor specialising in Joinery and Carpentry to join our dynamic team in Glasgow. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing costs, preparing estimates, and ensuring projects are completed within budget. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality construction projects, ensuring financial efficiency and project success. Duties Prepare detailed cost estimates for joinery and carpentry works, including materials, labour, and equipment. Monitor project costs throughout the construction process, identifying potential overruns and implementing corrective measures. Conduct regular site visits to assess progress and verify that work aligns with...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Glasgow The Opportunity A leading building services and engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team in Scotland. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially focused professional to take ownership of the financial management of major M&E and multi-discipline projects from pre-construction through to final account. Working closely with operational teams, clients and subcontractors, you will play a key role in protecting profitability, managing risk and driving successful project outcomes. If you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for the next step in your career within a dynamic and expanding business, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Lead the commercial management of multiple building services and engineering projects Prepare, manage and report project budgets, forecasts and cost plans Administer contracts and ensure compliance with contractual...