Job Description
Murray Recruitment are recruiting a Lead Quantity Surveyor for our client based in Central Scotland.
Role Overview:
This is a senior-level opportunity for a commercially astute and ambitious Lead Quantity Surveyor to join a growing team. Based primarily in the office with travel to sites mainly across Glasgow and occasionally Edinburgh, this role supports a series of long-term contracts, some up to 10 years, within the social housing sector. As part of a close-knit commercial team of five, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in mentoring trainees, maintaining client relationships, and driving financial performance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and mentor a small team of surveyors and trainees, providing guidance and support.
* Oversee commercial delivery of reactive maintenance and void refurbishment contracts.
* Prepare and manage accurate cost forecasts, CVRs, WIP, and monthly valuations.
* Ensure projects meet financial targets, identifying and mitigating commercial risks.
* Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and internal teams.
* Support the tender process and ensure commercially sound project delivery.
* Champion best practice and continuous improvement within the team.
Skills & Experience:
* Experience in a Quantity Surveying role, within social housing essential.
* Proven expertise in managing reactive and void maintenance projects.
* Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying (BSc Hons).
* Strong commercial acumen, with excellent negotiation and financial reporting skills.
* Experience working with NEC, JCT, or SBCC forms of contract (advantageous).
* Confident communicator, able to liaise effectively with clients and colleagues.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and internal field management systems.
* Full UK driving licence.
Offering:
* Salary £50,000 – £70,000 (DOE)
* Annual performance bonus
* Car allowance or electric car via salary sacrifice scheme
* Free EV charging at the office
* 31 days annual leave (including public holidays), increasing with service
* Enhanced parental / sick leave
* Cycle to Work Scheme, Life Assurance, and Employee Assistance Programme
* Opportunities for career development in a supportive, forward-thinking team environment