In brief
This permanent Quantity Surveyor role involves overseeing commercial deliverables and financial performance for high-profile building projects. The work focuses on managing budgets, procurement processes and cost forecasting to ensure projects remain profitable and meet contractual requirements.
Best for
Quantity Surveyors with building contractor experience
Non-negotiable
Minimum 3 years post-graduate surveying experience required
What you need
Required
Quantity Surveying degree
Clearly required in the listing
Surveying experience
3+ years
Commercial awareness
Strongly implied by the listing
Budget management
Strongly implied by the listing
Materials procurement
Strongly implied by the listing
Cost forecasting
Strongly implied by the listing
Microsoft Excel
Clearly stated in the job description.
Preferred
Fit-out sector experience
Strongly implied by the listing
Your day-to-day
Manage project budgets
Clearly stated in the job description.
Oversee financial processes
Clearly stated in the job description.
Handle materials procurement
Clearly stated in the job description.
Support project management
Clearly stated in the job description.
Produce cost forecasts
Clearly stated in the job description.
Experience expected
Level
Mid-level
Based on what the listing states
Years of experience
3+ years
of relevant experience stated for this role
Clearly stated in the listing
Evidence from the listing
Supports level and years
“The successful QUANTITY SURVEYOR will have a demonstrable track record (minimum 3 years’ post-graduate experience) working for another building contractor (ideally within the Fit-Out sector, however,…”
Full job description (from employer)⌄
Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor Permanent Location: Glasgow Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 DOE + benefits package Ref: GR1568 Gibson Recruitment Limited Your New Employer: A leading sub-contractor delivering commercial FIT-OUT projects for some of the most well-known Tier 1 Building Contractors in the industry. Due to continued expansion, they are currently recruiting a QUANTITY SURVEYOR or SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR to help deliver a flagship development in Glasgow. Your New Role: This is an excellent opportunity to join an Established Scottish Contractor that can offer career progression and exposure to challenging projects. The successful QUANTITY SURVEYOR will have a demonstrable track record (minimum 3 years’ post-graduate experience) working for another building contractor (ideally within the Fit-Out sector, however, other backgrounds may be considered). Due to the extremely busy nature of the business at present, you will be expected to hit the ground running and assist in completing projects on time. Responsibilities include: Reporting to the Commercial Director. Commercial awareness of contracts to maximise profitability. Preparing, submitting, and agreeing a budget and to monitoring actual performance against the agreed budget. Adept at applying the appropriate financial processes. Strong knowledge of materials procurement processes. Support the Project and Contract Managers in respect of project and commercial deliverables. Production of monthly cost and value forecasts. Successful candidates will possess: Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying. Applicants MUST be based in Scotland, within commuting distance of the advertised location. Demonstrable Surveying experience within the Built Environment IT proficient with Microsoft Packages, including Microsoft Excel. What to Do Now: Please apply now with your most up to date CV or call Graeme on the details below for more information. If this role is not for you but you would like to have a conversation regarding your next career move, do not hesitate to give us a call, in confidence
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