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Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civils
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Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civils
Major Infrastructure Project | Glasgow
Salary: Excellent package + benefits
Location: Glasgow
Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure
Employment Type: Permanent
The Opportunity
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading multinational civil engineering contractor delivering a high‑profile, landmark infrastructure project in Glasgow. This is a key commercial leadership role on a complex, long‑term scheme that will have lasting regional and national significance, offering exposure to major stakeholders, cutting‑edge delivery methods, and long‑term career progression within a global organisation.
The Role
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take full commercial responsibility for significant work packages, supporting the Commercial Manager and leading the commercial function on site. You will be involved from pre‑contract through to final account.
Key responsibilities include:
- Full commercial management of civil engineering works packages
- Procurement and contract administration of subcontractors
- Management of change, compensation events, and variations
- Cost forecasting, budgeting, and reporting to senior stakeholders
- Preparation and agreement of interim valuations and final accounts
- Supporting and mentoring junior commercial staff
- Ensuring robust commercial governance and compliance with company procedures
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About You
You will be an experienced commercially focused professional with a strong background in heavy civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
You will ideally have:
- Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on large civil or infrastructure schemes
- Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4 preferred)
- Background with Tier 1 or large regional civil engineering contractors
- Excellent commercial and financial acumen
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
- MRICS or working towards professional qualification (desirable)
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What's in It for You?
- Opportunity to work on a prestigious, career‑defining project
- Long‑term secured workload with a multinational contractor
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Clear and structured progression within a global business
- Supportive, high‑performing commercial team and leadership structure
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This role offers an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to step into a high‑profile project with genuine long‑term career prospects.
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch.
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Desired Skills and Experience
QS wanted by Tier 1 Civils Contractor in Glasgow
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