14 senior quantity surveyor jobs found in Glasgow

Senior Quantity Surveyor Glasgow Up to £62,500 We're working with a well-established construction consultancy based in Glasgow to recruit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor. Our client has built a strong reputation across a range of exciting sectors and offers a genuinely supportive, collaborative working environment this isn't a faceless corporate; it's a team where people are valued and careers are developed. The sectors you'll be working across You'll be joining a consultancy with a varied and interesting project portfolio spanning industrial, education, data centres, and student accommodation giving you real breadth in your day-to-day work. Responsibilties of the Senior Quantity Surveyor Leading cost management across projects from inception through to completion Preparing and agreeing contract sums, valuations and final accounts Providing procurement advice and managing tender processes Building strong relationships with clients,...

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. •...

An established civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure schemes across Scotland is looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to strengthen its commercial team. This is a business built on long-term relationships, repeat work, and consistent project delivery across infrastructure, energy, and ground engineering sectors. You ll take ownership of commercially significant packages and play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered profitably and efficiently. What You ll Be Doing Commercial management of infrastructure projects from start to finish Preparing and managing valuations, variations, and cost reports Monitoring project financial performance and forecasting Managing subcontractor accounts and procurement Administering NEC contracts and managing change events Working closely with operational teams to drive commercial performance Supporting accurate and timely reporting to senior management What They re...

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...

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...

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor Type: Permanent Location: Glasgow Salary: 55,000 - 60,000 + Package Start: ASAP Role: I am supporting a good client of mine with regards to a Quantity Surveyor position on a permanent basis, this is a great opportunity to get on board with an increasingly busy client. Within this position you will be working with a specialist M&E Contractor who deliver both new build and refurbishment commercial & residential projects. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate recent and relevant experience within the M&E construction sector and be happy with completing estimating duties when required This opportunity will be ideal for both someone who is looking to continue their development with vast exposure within a smaller commercial team an a candidate who is more experienced and looking to progress into commercial management. Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Prepare and oversee...

Clarkson Owens Recruitment are working with a well known organisation who operate within the power sector. In order to be suitable, you will be a qualified quantity surveyor with some hands on experience. Ideal candidates will have civil engineering QS experience although other backgrounds will be considered. In return, a competitive salary and benefits package will be on offer.

Associate Building Surveyor Job Glasgow 9 Day - Fortnight Contact Abby on or email for a confidential conversation about your next move. Why This Role Stands Out Looking to step into a senior role with real influence and flexibility? This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected multidisciplinary property consultancy in Glasgow, where you'll lead impactful projects across the commercial, education, healthcare, and public infrastructure sectors - all while enjoying a standout work-life balance. What's in It for You? 9-day fortnight - every other Friday off (or a day that suits you better) Flexible working arrangements Competitive salary Clear progression pathway to Director level Supportive, collaborative team culture Exposure to diverse, high-value projects Strong focus on professional development and mentoring About the Company This Glasgow-based consultancy is known for delivering high-quality surveying and project management services across a broad range...

Associate Quantity Surveyor If you're currently exploring new opportunities in Cost Consultancy or Quantity Surveying, I'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV to or feel free to call or message me directly on to discuss the roles I have separate from the one below and how they might align with your next career move. Your new company This is a well-established, independent construction consultancy with a strong UK presence and international expansion underway. With offices across Scotland, England, and new locations in Dubai and Australia, the firm employs 75-90 professionals across Quantity Surveying, Project Management, and Procurement disciplines. Founded over 60 years ago, the company has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, client-focused services across a range of sectors including commercial, healthcare, retail, education, residential, and food & beverage. Their success is reflected in long-standing client relationships, repeat business, and a...

Quantity Surveryor Location: Glasgow Contract Type: Contract until Decmeber 2026 Start Date: ASAP Hours: 37.5 hours per week Company Overview A leading global engineering, infrastructure and project management organisation delivering large scale, complex programmes across transportation, construction and the built environment. The business supports nationally significant infrastructure schemes through integrated planning, commercial and delivery services, working collaboratively with public and private sector stakeholders to achieve long term social and economic value. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Commercial Manager with the administration, tracking, and reporting of commercial activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and effective cost management across all project phases. Key Responsibilities Compensation Events (CEs) & Change Management Prepare, draft, and maintain Compensation Event quotations, narratives, and...

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. -...