Quantity Surveyor

Glasgow

A well-established and respected main contractor based in Glasgow is looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

Working as part of a supportive commercial team, you will be responsible for the full commercial management of projects from pre-construction through to final account. The role is primarily office-based in Glasgow, with regular travel to live sites across the Central Belt of Scotland.

With a varied project portfolio, you will get the opportunity to work within a range of sectors including commercial, education, community, conservation, leisure, and more.

Key responsibilities include:
- Commercial management of projects from inception to completion.
- Preparation and management of budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
- Procurement of subcontractors and materials.
- Valuation of works, variations, and change control.
- Applications for payment and final accounts.
- Liaison with site teams, clients, and subcontractors.
- Ensuring commercial risks and opportunities are effectively managed.

About you:
- 4 years’ post-graduate experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
- Proven experience working for a main contractor.
- Degree in Quantity Surveying.
- Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills.
- Comfortable working both from the office and visiting sites regularly.
- Well organised, proactive, and confident managing your own workload.

What's on offer:
- Opportunity to join a stable contractor with a strong pipeline of work.
- Exposure to a diverse range of projects across the Central Belt.
- Salary and benefits package (dependent on experience).

If you’re a Quantity Surveyor based in or around Glasgow and looking for your next move with a reputable main contractor, I’d be keen to speak with you!

J44907

Legal Information:
We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.

Posted 2026-04-07

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