Quantity Surveyor in Glasgow

Are you ready to drive project profitability and value while working on high-profile construction projects?

Do you have the expertise to manage commercial and contractual aspects, ensuring accurate reporting and timely submissions?

Are you looking to join a collaborative team where your skills and professional growth are highly valued?

The Company: ER Recruitment are excited to be working with our client, who are a specialist construction project team delivering a high-profile contract in Glasgow. This role offers a hands-on, commercially-focused environment where the emphasis is on delivering results, managing costs, and driving value. The team is highly project-oriented, with a clear focus on practical solutions, accuracy, and timely decision-making. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced setting where your contribution directly influences the success of the project.

Role & Responsibilities of the Quantity Surveyor:

• Develop a thorough understanding of project specifications, pricing structures, programmes, and contractual conditions.
• Assist in reviewing, negotiating, and agreeing client and main contractor contract documentation.
• Support supplier and subcontractor selection, orders, and commercial management to ensure quality, capability, and contractual compliance.
• Measure, value, submit, and negotiate contract variations with clients and supply chain to ensure accurate and timely payments.
• Monitor and report project costs, cash flows, and progress, recommending and implementing improvements where necessary.
• Analyse internal reporting systems, design, procurement, and construction outputs, providing feedback on quality and content.
• Maintain and enforce commercial controls, change management processes, and adherence to company standards.
• Attend internal and external project meetings, recording actions, agreements, and unresolved matters for follow-up.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice to project teams, review correspondence, and ensure processes are followed.
• Contribute to team development by mentoring junior staff and ensuring training needs are met.

About You as the Quantity Surveyor:

• Proven experience in quantity surveying within construction, with strong commercial, reporting, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, both internal and external.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with project management and cost reporting systems.
• Committed to safety, professionalism, continuous improvement, and delivering value.
• Alignment with company values: integrity, collaboration, pride in delivery, continuous learning, and a safety-first mindset.

Please note by applying for this role you give consent for ER Recruitment to retain your CV for up to 24 months for the purposes of assisting you to find your next role unless you notify us otherwise.

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