First Recruitment Group
Senior Quantity Surveyor
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Senior Quantity Surveyor – MEP
Location: Uddingston, Glasgow
Salary: Very competitive, negotiable salary + company benefits + Car allowance
Permanent | Full-time
We are recruiting on behalf of a successful and growing engineering services business seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its team in Uddingston, Glasgow.
This is an excellent opportunity to take a key commercial role across a diverse portfolio of MEP projects, working closely with operational, finance and leadership teams to drive commercial performance, manage risk and protect project profitability from tender stage through to final account.
Key Responsibilities
- Support contract reviews, negotiations and documentation in line with governance requirements
- Manage contract terms, obligations, bonds and warranties
- Provide commercial support throughout the tendering and bidding process, including risk assessment
- Prepare and issue subcontract orders and ensure compliance with project requirements
- Support project teams with Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), cost control and profit improvement
- Manage variations, claims and final accounts to maximise commercial outcomes
- Monitor work in progress, debt levels and commercial performance across projects
- Support the resolution of contractual issues and disputes
- Work with the Commercial Manager on contract reviews and negotiations
- Mentor and develop operational teams, promoting strong commercial awareness and best practice
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About You
We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor with:
- Significant current or recent experience working on MEP projects
- Working experience of NEC contracts
- Strong experience in contract negotiation, risk management and commercial delivery
- Strong financial and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
- Proven leadership and negotiation abilities
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across teams
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities
- Full UK driving licence
- Degree or equivalent qualification desirable
- Professional membership of a relevant institution desirable
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Package & Benefits
- Very competitive, negotiable salary
- Permanent, full-time position
- Car allowance
- 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Enhanced pension contribution
- Ongoing internal training
- Clear career development pathways
- Employee wellbeing support
- Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing business
- Access to an employee flexible benefits portal
The Opportunity
This would be an excellent opportunity for an established Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong MEP experience who is looking to take a commercially influential role within a growing engineering business.
The position offers involvement throughout the full commercial lifecycle, from tendering and contract negotiation through to CVRs, variations, claims and final accounts, alongside the opportunity to mentor colleagues and help promote commercial best practice.
Interested? Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.
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