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Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Glasgow (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: £70-85,000 + Comprehensive Benefits Package
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for multiple Senior Quantity Surveyors to join a leading infrastructure contractor delivering a major long-term project across Scotland. Whether you're an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor or an established Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career, this position offers the chance to work on a high-profile infrastructure programme with excellent career progression opportunities.
Applications are welcomed from a wide range of sectors including civil engineering, construction, infrastructure, rail, highways, utilities, defence, energy, and manufacturing. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are available, with both full-time and part-time applications considered.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing the commercial performance of projects and ensuring financial objectives are achieved while supporting operational delivery teams. Key duties include:
- Managing all commercial aspects of allocated projects and workstreams.
- Producing cost reports, forecasts, valuations, and financial reconciliations.
- Managing variations, change control, and contractual matters.
- Reviewing and negotiating subcontract agreements and commercial terms.
- Monitoring project costs, risks, and opportunities.
- Preparing and supporting claims, applications, and commercial submissions.
- Building strong relationships with internal teams, clients, and supply chain partners.
- Supporting commercial strategy development and project delivery objectives.
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Procurement & Supply Chain
- Assisting with procurement strategy and subcontract package management.
- Managing tender enquiries, evaluations, and recommendations.
- Supporting supply chain performance and value-driven outcomes.
- Reviewing project programmes and construction methodologies to maximise commercial performance.
Leadership & Development
- Mentoring and supporting junior commercial team members.
- Assisting in the development of Assistant and Graduate Quantity Surveyors.
- Sharing knowledge and best practice across the commercial team.
- Contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
Candidate Requirements
Essential
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
- Experience managing commercial activities on construction or infrastructure projects.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Commercially aware with excellent negotiation and analytical abilities.
- Professional membership (or working towards) such as RICS, CIOB, or similar is advantageous.
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Desirable
- Previous experience leading commercial activities on complex projects.
- Ability to mentor and develop less experienced team members.
- Strong contractual understanding and problem-solving capability.
- Passion for continuous professional development.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to work on excellent infrastructure projects.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Excellent career development and progression opportunities.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Enhanced family-friendly policies.
- Pension and employee share schemes.
- Professional development support and funding.
- Employee wellbeing and recognition programmes.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading infrastructure business delivering major projects that will play a key role in Scotland's long-term economic future.
To find out more, please contact us on the details below.
Desired Skills and Experience
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