Quantity Surveyor

Overview

We have an opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join a highly-regarded developer in Glasgow. They are seeking a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to join their Glasgow-based team to lead the commercial delivery of major flatted developments. You will be the financial linchpin for multi-storey residential projects, managing everything from initial procurement through to the agreement of final accounts.

• Commercial Management:
  Manage all costs related to flatted development projects, ensuring the project remains within budget and maintains target gross margins.
• Procurement:
  Lead the procurement of sub-contract trades, ensuring all quotes are vetted against specifications and that robust sub-contract orders are issued.
• Financial Reporting:
  Produce monthly Cost/Value Reconciliations (CVRs), cash flow forecasts, and project performance reports for senior management.
• Sub-contractor Management:
  Value completed work on-site, assess payment applications, and manage variations and final accounts.
• Contract Administration:
  Manage contractual relationships, issuing required notices such as Early Warning Notices and providing commercial advice to the site team.

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contracting environment, specifically on flatted or multi-storey residential developments.
• Strong proficiency in measuring, pricing, and negotiating variations.
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related commercial discipline; professional membership (MRICS/RICS) is advantageous.
• Based in or willing to travel to project sites across the Greater Glasgow area.
• Exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to build strong relationships with site teams, sub-contractors, and clients.