Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Type: Full-time
Sector: Life Sciences | Engineering | High-Performance Environments
The Role
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join a high-performing commercial team delivering technically complex and regulated facilities.
The role supports the commercial management of projects from pre-construction through to completion, where precision, compliance, and cost control are critical. Responsibilities span cost planning, procurement, contract administration, and financial reporting.
The successful candidate will be calm, organised, non-adversarial, and capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines while protecting commercial interests and supporting wider business objectives. Experience with mechanical and electrical cost elements is beneficial due to their significant proportion of overall project value.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Construction
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Develop cost plans, detailed estimates, and commercial reports
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Support procurement strategies, tender evaluations, negotiated works, and contractor negotiations
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Review construction contracts and identify onerous terms and conditions
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Analyse design changes and provide cost advice, change costing, and change-control support
Construction / Post-Construction
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Manage contract administration including valuations, variations, and final accounts
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Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
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Attend site meetings and respond to commercial queries
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Ensure compliance with contractual, industry, and regulatory requirements
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Maintain risk management, accuracy, and strong attention to detail
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Contribute positively to team collaboration and commercial performance
Candidate Requirements
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Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, or a related discipline
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Minimum 4 years’ post-qualification experience (additional experience advantageous)
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Strong knowledge of construction contracts (NEC3/4, JCT, SBCC)
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Experience delivering technically complex projects
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Ability to manage multiple budgets, programmes, and reporting requirements
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Strong analytical and numerical skills with high attention to detail
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Commercially aware with effective negotiation skills
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Calm, organised, and able to perform under pressure
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Positive, motivated, and professional approach
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Non-adversarial mindset while protecting commercial interests
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Ability to commercially manage small to medium-scale projects end-to-end, including final accounts, with minimal supervision
Benefits
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31 days’ holiday (including public holidays)
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Annual bonus linked to company and individual performance
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Pension scheme
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Life insurance
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Private healthcare
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Employee discount schemes
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Referral programme
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Subsidised health assessments
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Clear progression and development opportunities