Senior Quantity Surveyor Scotland

Senior Quantity Surveyor Glasgow

The Opportunity

A leading building services and engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team in Scotland.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially focused professional to take ownership of the financial management of major M&E and multi-discipline projects from pre-construction through to final account. Working closely with operational teams, clients and subcontractors, you will play a key role in protecting profitability, managing risk and driving successful project outcomes.

If you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for the next step in your career within a dynamic and expanding business, we'd love to hear from you.

• Lead the commercial management of multiple building services and engineering projects
• Prepare, manage and report project budgets, forecasts and cost plans
• Administer contracts and ensure compliance with contractual obligations
• Manage subcontractor procurement, negotiations, valuations and final accounts
• Prepare and submit applications for payment, variations and claims
• Monitor project costs, identify commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Provide accurate financial reporting and performance updates to senior management
• Support operational teams in delivering projects safely, efficiently and profitably
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
• Mentor and support junior commercial team members where required

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction, building services or M&E sector
• Strong understanding of commercial management across complex projects
• Experience administering standard forms of contract, including NEC and/or JCT
• Excellent cost management, forecasting and reporting skills
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management abilities
• Full UK driving licence

• Experience working on large-scale M&E, energy or infrastructure projects
• Membership of, or working towards, a recognised professional body such as RICS or CIOB
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of dispute resolution and claims management

• Commercial Management
• Cost Control & Forecasting
• Contract Administration
• Procurement & Supply Chain Management
• Risk Management
• Financial Reporting
• Negotiation & Influencing
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Leadership & Mentoring
• Client Relationship Management

• Opportunity to work on high-value, technically challenging projects
• Clear career progression within a growing and ambitious organisation
• Supportive and collaborative commercial team
• Competitive salary, car allowance and benefits package
• Long-term project pipeline across Scotland

Ready to take the lead on major projects and make a real commercial impact? Apply now for a confidential discussion.