Lead Quantity Surveyor

Position: Lead Quantity Surveyor (Permanent)
Murray Recruitment are recruiting a Lead Quantity Surveyor for our client based in Central Scotland.

Role Overview :

This is a senior-level opportunity for a commercially astute and ambitious Lead Quantity Surveyor to join a growing team. Based primarily in the office with travel to sites mainly across Glasgow and occasionally Edinburgh, this role supports a series of long-term contracts, some up to 10 years, within the social housing sector. As part of a close-knit commercial team of five, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in mentoring trainees, maintaining client relationships, and driving financial performance.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead and mentor a small team of surveyors and trainees, providing guidance and support.

* Oversee commercial delivery of reactive maintenance and void refurbishment contracts.

* Prepare and manage accurate cost forecasts, CVRs, WIP, and monthly valuations.

* Ensure projects meet financial targets, identifying and mitigating commercial risks.

* Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and internal teams.

* Support the tender process and ensure commercially sound project delivery.

* Champion best practice and continuous improvement within the team.

Skills & Experience:

* Experience in a Quantity Surveying role, within social housing essential.

* Proven expertise in managing reactive and void maintenance projects.

* Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying (BSc Hons).

* Strong commercial acumen, with excellent negotiation and financial reporting skills.

* Experience working with NEC, JCT, or SBCC forms of contract (advantageous).

* Confident communicator, able to liaise effectively with clients and colleagues.

* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and internal field management systems.

* Full UK driving licence.

Offering:

* Salary £50,000 – £70,000 (DOE)

* Annual performance bonus

* Car allowance or electric car via salary sacrifice scheme

* Free EV charging at the office

* 31 days annual leave (including public holidays), increasing with service

* Enhanced parental / sick leave

* Cycle to Work Scheme, Life Assurance, and Employee Assistance Programme

* Opportunities for career development in a supportive, forward-thinking team environment