Quantity Surveyor

Posted 23 January 2023
Salary As well as offering a competitive salary, remuneration for this role includes flexible benefits, which provide a range of guaranteed benefits including but not limited to: Company car/car allowance. 5% Company pension contribution. Life Assurance at 2 x notional salary. Single person's private medical cover. Permanent Health Cover.
LocationGlasgow
Job type Permanent
Discipline Resources
Reference35050_18483
Contact NameLuke Currie

Job description

Our client is one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists with 40 years of experience working UK-wide across the water, transport, built environment and energy sectors. The group was originally set up as a specialist tunnelling contractor. Whilst they retain our tunnelling roots, repeated success in several sectors of the construction industry has enabled them to expand there skillset and become one of the largest privately owned infrastructure specialists in the UK. They provide design, construction, and maintenance services to the following sectors.

  • Water 
  • Transport
  • Energy
  • Built Environment

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Job Details

  • Preparation of cost estimates, budgets and cost plans
  • Preparation and management of project procurement schedules
  • Management of contracts and subcontracts
  • Measurement and valuation of variations and final accounts
  • Cost forecasting and risk management
  • Advice on contractual claims
  • Management of project cash flows
  • Maintenance of accurate project documentation

What you will have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role
  • Strong knowledge of construction technology, contract law and construction management
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Proficient in using relevant software, such as MS Project and Excel
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines


As well as offering a competitive salary, remuneration for this role includes flexible benefits, which provide a range of guaranteed benefits including but not limited to:

  • Company car/car allowance.
  • 5% Company pension contribution.
  • Life Assurance at 2 x notional salary.
  • Single person's private medical cover.
  • Permanent Health Cover.