Job Title :Senior Quantity Surveyor Job Location : Glasgow Job Package : Up to £75k + Car Allowance + Pension + Healthcare + Bonus
Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established construction business delivering a diverse portfolio of high-value projects across Scotland. The successful candidate will play a key role in the commercial management of projects from pre-construction through to final account, ensuring robust cost control, risk management, and value delivery.
The role offers a unique opportunity to work on one of the largest pipelines of construction projects currently in Scotland, including involvement in the fast-growing and cutting-edge Data Centre market. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven professional looking to contribute to technically challenging, future-focused developments.
Key Responsibilities Commercial & Financial Management Full commercial responsibility for one or more construction projects
Preparation, review, and management of project budgets and cost forecasts
Regular financial reporting, including CVRs and cash flow forecasting
Implementation and maintenance of cost control procedures
Management of risk, opportunity, and value engineering processes
Procurement & Supply Chain Preparing and managing procurement strategies aligned with project programmes
Tendering, appointment, and management of subcontractors and suppliers
Negotiation and agreement of subcontract orders and final accounts
Ongoing commercial management of supply chain partners
Contract Administration Administration of construction contracts (e.g. JCT or similar)
Assessment and agreement of interim valuations and payment applications
Management of variations, extensions of time, and loss & expense claims
Preparation and agreement of final accounts
Stakeholder & Team Leadership Acting as a key commercial point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
Providing guidance and mentoring to junior commercial team members
Supporting delivery teams with commercial input on complex and technically demanding projects
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners
Skills & Experience Essential Significant experience in a Quantity Surveying role within a main contracting environment
Proven experience managing projects through the full construction lifecycle
Strong knowledge of standard forms of construction contract
Excellent commercial awareness and financial acumen
Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Desirable Experience on large-scale infrastructure, commercial, or technically complex projects
Whats on Offer Salary up to £75,000, dependent on experience
5% employer pension contribution
Car allowance
Private medical insurance
Opportunity to work on one of Scotlands largest and most ambitious construction pipelines
Exposure to innovative and future-focused sectors, including the rapidly expanding Data Centre market
Involvement in complex, high-value, and technically challenging developments
Long-term career stability with clear development and progression opportunities
Supportive and collaborative team culture
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