Quantity Surveyor Housebuilding (West Central Scotland) Employment: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: Competitive & Excellent Benefits including car allowance and bonus Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready to accelerate your career with one of the most sought after names in the housebuilding industry? Pettigrew Recruitment Group is proud to be partnering with a highly respected, award winning developer as they look to add a Quantity Surveyor to the team. Operating across West Central Scotland, based in their offices in Eurocentral, Holytown, this is a rare opportunity to join a business renowned for delivering exceptional quality homes and setting industry benchmarks. If youre looking for a role where your expertise is valued, your career is supported, and your impact is visible, this could be the move youve been waiting for. The Role: Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Quantity Surveyor will take full responsibility for the commercial performance of your site, ensuring cost control, profitability, and high standards are consistently achieved. Youll play a key role in driving value, managing budgets, and working collaboratively across teams to deliver successful developments. Key Responsibilities: Maintain all cost control procedures, working within Group policies and procedures. Compile weekly, monthly and quarterly reports as required. Manage and control budgets and valuations, ensuring accurate cost forecasting and reconciliation. Contribute to design and planning to ensure projects remain within budget. Compile Site Start budgets in collaboration with internal departments. Lead value engineering activities to ensure best value is achieved. Maintain budget control throughout developments and manage cost overruns within contingency levels. Complete accurate costing for all aspects of site development. Analyse and report on costs and cash flow using internal systems. Prepare tenders and procure subcontractors, materials and goods in line with Group procedures. Compile subcontractor recommendations for approval. Process subcontract orders, payments and variations using COINS and Excel. Evaluate and agree variations, ensuring budget compliance and approvals are in place. Stay informed on new materials and construction methods. Liaise with site teams and subcontractors to maximise productivity. Attend and contribute to project and commercial meetings. Compile and present valuations at Divisional meetings. Manage all commercial responsibilities relating to RSL projects. Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, NHBC requirements and HSE standards. Carry out additional duties as required by senior commercial leadership. Promote and adhere to Group values, systems, policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with Group IT systems. What Youll Bring: Strong understanding of current market conditions and rates. Proven ability to manage cost to complete across all trades. Excellent numerical and analytical skills with strong attention to detail. Methodical, organised approach with a commitment to high standards. Strong IT skills and experience using commercial systems (e.g. COINS). Confident communicator, able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Ability to resolve problems, disputes and cost challenges. Self-motivated with the ability to take ownership of projects. Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders. Experience within the housebuilding / main contractor or PQS sectors. Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC and Health & Safety standards. A collaborative team player who supports colleagues. Whats On Offer: Competitive salary. Attractive bonus scheme. Private medical cover (single cover). Company car or cash allowance. Annual medical health assessment. 26 days holiday, increasing with service (up to 29 days). Flexible benefits package. Enhanced family-friendly policies. This is more than just a job, its a chance to join a market leading housebuilder where you can fast track your career, work on high quality developments, and be part of a business that truly values its people. If youre ready to take your career to the next level with a fast moving challenge that will exercise your creativity and commercial flair to the full, wed love to hear from you. Get in touch with Samantha today for a confidential discussion. Pettigrew Recruitment Group Limited is an equal opportunities employer and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment. Pettigrew Recruitment Group is also an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.