*Senior Quantity Surveyor *
*Location:* Glasgow City Centre
Mascot Civils is a fast-growing civil engineering contractor working throughout the UK, specialising in power and energy infrastructure projects. We are looking for an experienced and commercially aware *Senior Quantity Surveyor* to help manage our increasing workload and drive financial performance on our projects.
*The Role:*
The Senior Quantity Surveyor will take full commercial and contractual responsibility for concurrent civil engineering projects, from pre-contract to final account. Though primarily office-based, the role will involve travel across multiple projects, as required.
*Pre-Contract / Tender Stage*
* Support tendering and business development by contributing to pricing, commercial input, and preparation of cost plans and estimates.
* Assist in defining client requirements and aligning them with Mascot’s scope of works.
* Provide input into procurement strategy, including drafting of contract documents and tender submissions.
* Advise on contractual risk, value engineering, and commercial strategy from the outset.
*Post-Contract / Delivery Stage*
* Take full commercial ownership of projects, ensuring cost control, profitability, and compliance with contractual obligations.
* Lead subcontract procurement, including drafting orders and managing commercial performance of packages.
* Prepare and manage budgets, forecast final costs, and monthly valuations, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
* Monitor project costs and cash flow, identifying cost-saving opportunities and financial risks.
* Prepare, submit, and negotiate Early Warnings, Compensation Events, and variations in line with the contract.
* Confident in drafting claims for variations and extensions of time, working closely with the planner to ensure accuracy and programme alignment.
* Draft and manage client Applications for Payment and assess subcontractor applications.
* Collaborate with site teams to ensure accurate progress tracking, valuation of works, and alignment with programme and budget.
* Regular site visits to maintain strong relationships and ensure understanding of current and upcoming works.
* Reconcile project costs against budgets and provide forecasts to completion.
*Contractual & Commercial Support*
* Provide strategic commercial advice to Project Managers, particularly regarding claims, disputes, and contractual interpretation.
* Perform risk and value management throughout the project lifecycle.
* Maintain awareness and application of various Conditions of Contract used throughout the UK.
* Ensure robust contract administration is maintained across all projects.
*About You:*
* 5+ years (post qualification) experience as a QS or Senior QS within civil engineering, ideally on power or energy infrastructure projects.
* Experience with common Contractual arrangements (NEC, FIDIC, etc.).
* Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
* Proven ability and confidence to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
* Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or similar.
*Why Mascot Civils?*
* Competitive salary and package
* Exposure to major power & energy infrastructure projects shaping the UK’s energy future
* Clear career progression in a growing business.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person