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Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Type: Full-time
Sector: Life Sciences | Engineering | High-Performance Environments
About Us
At T-SQUARED we Make Space for Genius.
We design, build, validate and maintain highly specialised facilities for scientists and innovators who do incredible things.
T-SQUARED is employee-owned and independent, and some of the smartest people in the world trust us to deliver the complex, regulated facilities they need on budget, on spec, and on time.
Their work changes the world, and we make it possible. Are you up for the challenge?
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Cost Manager/QS to join our team in Glasgow, reporting to the Commercial Manager and working as part of a high-performing team.
This role supports the commercial management and delivery of technically demanding facilities where precision, compliance, and cost-control are key.
You will be responsible for both pre-construction and construction stage commercial duties, including cost planning, estimating, tendering, negotiated works, contract administration and financial reporting.
You will need to be calm, organised, non-adversarial and able to work under pressure while achieving deadlines, protecting the company’s interests and supporting the achievement of business objectives.
Mechanical and electrical experience is beneficial as this accounts for a large proportion of project cost and value.
What You’ll Be Doing
Pre-construction role
- Develop cost plans, detailed estimates, and commercial reports
- Support procurement strategy, tender evaluations, negotiated works and contractor negotiations
- Review and understand Contracts and make comment on onerous terms and conditions to protect the business.
- Analyse and assess design changes, providing cost advice, costing changes and supporting change control
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Post-construction role
- Proactively manage contract administration including valuations, change control, and final accounts
- Liaise with clients, subcontractors and other suppliers.
- Attend site meetings and respond to commercial queries
- Ensure compliance with relevant contracts, industry standards, and regulatory frameworks
- Liaise with clients, end-user clients and professional teams to ensure smooth commercial progression
- Manage risk, maintain accuracy and demonstrate strong attention to detail
- Support team collaboration and contribute positively within a commercial team environment
What We Are Looking For
- Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management or related discipline
- Demonstrable post-qualification experience that demonstrates the skills and competence required for the role.
- Strong understanding of construction contracts (NEC3/4, JCT/SBCC)
- Experience working on technically complex projects
- Ability to manage multiple budgets, programmes, deadlines and reporting requirements
- Analytical, good numerical skills and attention to detail
- Commercially aware with strong negotiation skills to achieve a win-win.
- Calm, organised, positive and able to work under pressure
- Smart, hard-working, ambitious, positive and highly motivated
- Non-adversarial approach while protecting company interests
- Ability to work as part of a team and achieve business objectives
- Able to look after small to medium scale projects commercially, from start to finish, including final accounts with minimal support from others.
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Why Join T-SQUARED?
- Make a Real Impact – Our facilities support cutting-edge science, medical research and public health.
- Employee Ownership – As an employee-owned business, you share in our success.
- Career Progression – Strong pathways for development, training and professional accreditation.
- Competitive Salary – A competitive salary reflecting experience and contribution.
- Annual Bonus – Generous annual bonus scheme linked to Company and individual performance.
- Benefits – Be part of a successful, collaborative and respected team.
- Project Ownership – Involvement across the full lifecycle of projects.
- Trusted Name in The Industry – Over 20 years delivering facilities for world-leading organisations.
Benefits
- 31 days holidays (inclusive of public holidays)
- Annual Bonus scheme linked to Company and individual performance
- Life Insurance
- Company Pension
- Employee Discounts
- Referral Programme
- Private Healthcare
- Subsidised Health Assessments
- Progression opportunities
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