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Senior Quantity Surveyor
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Senior Quantity Surveyor - Fit Out & Refurbishment
Glasgow | Tier 1 Main Contractor | National Blue-Chip Client Accounts
Your new company
A market-leading Tier 1 contractor with a strong presence across the UK is seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing Fit Out division based in Glasgow.
With a reputation built on long-term client relationships, exceptional project delivery and a highly collaborative culture, this business continues to secure significant repeat work from some of the UK's largest corporate occupiers and blue-chip organisations. Their fit-out and refurbishment division delivers a national programme of framework-led projects across commercial offices, corporate workplaces and high-end interior environments.
Thanks to an exceptionally healthy order book and a pipeline of secured work stretching years ahead, this represents an outstanding opportunity to join a business offering genuine stability, career progression and a modern, people-focused approach to construction.
Your new role
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial management of a portfolio of framework-driven fit-out projects delivered nationwide for major corporate clients.
Working closely with operational teams and key stakeholders, you will be responsible for ensuring commercial performance across multiple projects whilst helping to maintain the high levels of client service and retention that underpin the business's continued success.
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Typical responsibilities will include:
- Full commercial management of fit-out and refurbishment projects from pre-construction through to final account.
- Preparation and management of project budgets, forecasts and cost plans.
- Subcontract procurement and commercial administration.
- Management of variations, valuations and change control processes.
- Preparation and negotiation of final accounts.
- Commercial reporting and risk management.
- Supporting operational teams to maximise project profitability.
- Building strong relationships with key framework clients and supply chain partners.
- Mentoring and supporting junior commercial staff where required.
What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this position, you should possess:
- Proven experience operating as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the construction sector.
- Previous exposure to fit-out, refurbishment, interiors or commercial construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of contract administration and commercial management practices.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach.
- The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously within a fast-paced environment.
- Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline is preferred.
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What you'll get in return
This is an opportunity to join one of the UK's most respected construction businesses during an exciting period of growth within their fit-out operation.
In return, you will benefit from:
- Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Attractive annual bonus scheme.
- Flexible and agile working arrangements.
- Secure long-term workload through established national frameworks.
- Exposure to prestigious blue-chip corporate clients.
- Clear career progression opportunities within a growing business unit.
- Supportive and forward-thinking leadership team.
- Collaborative culture focused on client retention, repeat business and employee development.
- The stability and resources of a Tier 1 contractor combined with the agility of a specialist fit-out business.
What you need to do now
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