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About Fourply
Fourply Ltd is an established, joinery/building-led building contractor delivering refurbishment, minor works, passive fire protection and maintenance services across healthcare, retail and commercial environments throughout the UK.
Headquartered in Glasgow, our team of over 50 professionals supports a wide range of long-standing clients through framework agreements and repeat business relationships.
With more than two decades of steady growth, Fourply has built a reputation for quality workmanship, strong client relationships and reliable project delivery.
The Role
The Quantity Surveyor will play an important role within the Commercial Team, working closely with Contracts Managers and project teams to manage project costs, procurement and commercial performance across a range of refurbishment and minor works projects.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to the continued growth and success of the business while developing their professional career within a supportive environment.
The role will be primarily office-based in Glasgow, with visits to project sites as required.
Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will support the commercial management of projects from initial pricing through to final account agreement.
A significant portion of the role will involve supporting works delivered under our long-standing framework with Boots UK, where Fourply has delivered refurbishment and maintenance projects across their estate since 2002. The successful candidate will also provide commercial support across other client projects as required.
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Key Responsibilities
Commercial Management
- Manage commercial and contractual arrangements associated with client projects
- Support the pricing, negotiation and agreement of project costs, budgets and variations
- Monitor project financial performance and assist in controlling costs and expenditure
Procurement
- Procure subcontractor packages and materials to support project delivery
- Prepare subcontract documentation and manage commercial relationships with suppliers
Project Financial Control
- Monitor project progress against budgets and identify financial risks or opportunities
- Assist in preparing and submitting interim valuations and agreeing final accounts
- Maintain accurate financial records and project cost reporting
Reporting
- Prepare financial and management reports to support project monitoring
- Liaise with Contracts Managers and project teams to ensure commercial awareness across projects
Professional Competencies
We Are Seeking An Individual Who Demonstrates
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- Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
- Professional communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
- A methodical and organised approach to workload management
- A proactive attitude with a willingness to take ownership of tasks and responsibilities
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline
- Experience working within the construction or refurbishment sector
- Strong knowledge of cost control, procurement and project valuation processes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Desirable
- Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS)
- Experience working with Schedule of Rates contracts
- Understanding of construction regulations and contractual frameworks
Remuneration & Benefits
We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience together with a supportive working environment where individuals are encouraged to develop their skills and contribute to the continued growth of the business.
Benefits Include
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Car allowance
- Company pension contribution
- Health & wellbeing plan
- Life and accident cover
- Opportunities for career development within a growing business
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