CBA Chartered Quantity Surveyors
Quantity Surveyor / Senior Assistant Quantity Surveyor
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Glasgow | Diverse Project Portfolio | APC Support If Required | Career Progression
Ready for the next step in your Quantity Surveying career?
CBA is seeking an ambitious and commercially-minded Quantity Surveyor to join our growing Glasgow office.
This is an excellent opportunity for a QS with 3 to 5 years' post-graduate experience, whether recently Chartered or currently progressing towards the RICS APC, to take on greater responsibility within a supportive and collaborative consultancy environment.
Working with a broad range of clients across a diverse portfolio of commercial projects, you'll gain direct exposure to project delivery, client relationships and commercial management while developing your career within an established and respected practice.
Why Join CBA?
- Opportunity to manage projects and client relationships
- Continued support towards RICS Chartership, including APC mentoring
- Exposure to a varied range of commercial developments
- Close collaboration with experienced Chartered Surveyors
- Genuine opportunity for progression as part of a growing business
- Supportive team culture with a strong focus on professional development
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The Role
As a key member of our Glasgow team, you will be involved in all stages of project delivery, including:
- Cost planning and budget preparation
- Procurement and tender management
- Contract administration
- Commercial reporting and cost control
- Risk and value management
- Valuations and contract variations
- Final account negotiations
- Providing commercial advice to clients and project teams
- Supporting and mentoring junior team members where appropriate
The role offers the opportunity to take increasing ownership of projects while working closely with senior colleagues on high-quality commissions.
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About You
We're looking for someone who:
- Holds a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
- Has approximately 3-5 years' post-graduate experience within the construction industry
- Is MRICS qualified or actively working towards Chartership
- Has experience in cost planning, procurement and contract administration
- Demonstrates strong commercial awareness and problem-solving abilities
- Is confident communicating with clients, contractors and project teams
- Is organised, proactive and motivated to develop professionally
- Enjoys working collaboratively whilst taking ownership of their work
Build Your Future With CBA
If you're looking for a role that offers greater responsibility, excellent project exposure and a clear pathway for career progression, we'd love to hear from you.
Send your CV and covering letter to edinburgh@cba-qs.com
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