Quantity Surveyor Permanent Location: Glasgow Salary: £45,000-£55,000 DOE Ref: GR1482 Gibson Recruitment Limited Your New Employer: A forward-thinking and long-standing Building Contractor typically delivering projects up to the value of £25m, across the commercial building sector. The business is anticipating a further growth in turnover over the next 12 months and as such require an additional Quantity Surveyor to join the team on a permanent basis. The business benefits from a very healthy order book from their varied and well-established client network. Your New Role: This is an excellent opportunity to join an established Contractor that can offer career progression and exposure to challenging projects. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will be responsible for advising on contract conditions and commercial matters and maintaining accurate financial control systems including, but not limited to: Analyse construction drawings and specifications to identify labour, material, and specialist requirements. Preparation of enquiry documents, sourcing and obtaining material and subcontractor quotations including final negotiations and orders. Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors on a regular basis to ensure budgets are not exceeded. Collate and coordinate information from site surveys. Liaise with clients to agree rates/variations and cost analysis. Measure works as per contract specific schedule of rates. Preparation and submission of interim valuations and final accounts within the agreed timescales. Working closely with Management and Accounts to ensure accurate and vigorous cost management of the project to deliver a profitable outcome. Provide accurate and robust monthly reports for Management and Client Progress Meetings. Attend and participate in Site Progress Meetings. The successful candidate will possess: Degree in Quantity Surveying. Demonstrable experience working for another Building Contractor. 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.
02/10/2026
Full time
Quantity Surveyor Permanent Location: Glasgow Salary: £45,000-£55,000 DOE Ref: GR1482 Gibson Recruitment Limited Your New Employer: A forward-thinking and long-standing Building Contractor typically delivering projects up to the value of £25m, across the commercial building sector. The business is anticipating a further growth in turnover over the next 12 months and as such require an additional Quantity Surveyor to join the team on a permanent basis. The business benefits from a very healthy order book from their varied and well-established client network. Your New Role: This is an excellent opportunity to join an established Contractor that can offer career progression and exposure to challenging projects. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will be responsible for advising on contract conditions and commercial matters and maintaining accurate financial control systems including, but not limited to: Analyse construction drawings and specifications to identify labour, material, and specialist requirements. Preparation of enquiry documents, sourcing and obtaining material and subcontractor quotations including final negotiations and orders. Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors on a regular basis to ensure budgets are not exceeded. Collate and coordinate information from site surveys. Liaise with clients to agree rates/variations and cost analysis. Measure works as per contract specific schedule of rates. Preparation and submission of interim valuations and final accounts within the agreed timescales. Working closely with Management and Accounts to ensure accurate and vigorous cost management of the project to deliver a profitable outcome. Provide accurate and robust monthly reports for Management and Client Progress Meetings. Attend and participate in Site Progress Meetings. The successful candidate will possess: Degree in Quantity Surveying. Demonstrable experience working for another Building Contractor. 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.
Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager Permanent Location: Glasgow Salary: 55,000 - 65,000 DOE Ref: GR1550 Gibson Recruitment Limited Job Description: Regional Main Contractor primarily specialising in Refurbishment works. This is a rare opportunity to join an established Contractor that is going though a period of growth due to recent successful Framework agreements. This position could suit an established Commercial Manager or an ambitious Quantity Surveyor who has experience of mentoring junior members of commercial staff. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for advising on contract conditions and commercial matters and maintaining accurate financial control systems including, but not limited to: Manage commercial and contractual arrangements associated with existing client accounts and ad-hoc projects. Monitoring project progress monthly. Initiate invoicing of customers for work completed in line with commercial and contractual arrangements in place. Price, negotiate and agree costs and budgets for projects and project variances. Resolve commercial and contractual disputes with the customer. Manage and maximise cashflow to meet company standards and budgets. Produce financial and management reports that monitor project progress. Procurement and placing sub-contract packages to meet project delivery requirements. Assist and mentor existing Surveying team. The successful candidate will possess: Degree in Quantity Surveying. Demonstrable experience working for another small or medium sized Main Contractor delivering refurbishment works. IT proficient with Microsoft Packages, including Microsoft Excel. Proficiency in construction cost estimation and Microsoft Office Knowledge of relevant construction regulations and legal requirements Applicants MUST have full right to work in the UK and reside within commuting distance of the advertised location. 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.
30/09/2026
Full time
Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager Permanent Location: Glasgow Salary: 55,000 - 65,000 DOE Ref: GR1550 Gibson Recruitment Limited Job Description: Regional Main Contractor primarily specialising in Refurbishment works. This is a rare opportunity to join an established Contractor that is going though a period of growth due to recent successful Framework agreements. This position could suit an established Commercial Manager or an ambitious Quantity Surveyor who has experience of mentoring junior members of commercial staff. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for advising on contract conditions and commercial matters and maintaining accurate financial control systems including, but not limited to: Manage commercial and contractual arrangements associated with existing client accounts and ad-hoc projects. Monitoring project progress monthly. Initiate invoicing of customers for work completed in line with commercial and contractual arrangements in place. Price, negotiate and agree costs and budgets for projects and project variances. Resolve commercial and contractual disputes with the customer. Manage and maximise cashflow to meet company standards and budgets. Produce financial and management reports that monitor project progress. Procurement and placing sub-contract packages to meet project delivery requirements. Assist and mentor existing Surveying team. The successful candidate will possess: Degree in Quantity Surveying. Demonstrable experience working for another small or medium sized Main Contractor delivering refurbishment works. IT proficient with Microsoft Packages, including Microsoft Excel. Proficiency in construction cost estimation and Microsoft Office Knowledge of relevant construction regulations and legal requirements Applicants MUST have full right to work in the UK and reside within commuting distance of the advertised location. 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.
