Clarkson Owens Recruitment

Clarkson Owens Recruitment are working with a highly regarded contractor who are looking to bring on board an experienced quantity surveyor or senior quantity surveyor to join their commercial team in Glasgow. In this role you will be working on projects for Scottish Power and other civils works. You will likely be looking after a few projects at any one time. In order to be suitable you will be an experienced QS from a civil engineering background. Experience working within the power industry would be beneficial. In return you will be offered a very competitive salary and benefits package.

Clarkson Owens Recruitment are working with a busy, growing construction and civil engineering business who due to an increase in workload are looking to bring on board a Graduate QS candidate. This company operate across a wide range of sectors including new build construction, fit out and sub contracting. You will gain a wide exposure to a variety of different works. Ideal candidates will be studying towards their QS degree nearing completition. Recent graduates who already have QS experience will also be considered. In return, a competitive salary and benefits package will be on offer.

Clarkson Owens Recruitment are working with a leading construction business who are looking to bring on board an experienced commercial manager/ director. Reporting into the MD, you will have commercial responsibility of the running of this construction business and it's live projects. Projects are diverse, typically of high value and across a range of sectors. In order to be suitable, will be an experienced commercial manager or director who has worked for a main contractor. In return, a very competitive salry and benefits package will be offered.

Clarkson Owens Recruitment are working with a growing residential builder who are looking to expand their team with a graduate estimator/ QS in Edinburgh. This organisation specialise in constructing residential projects (new builds and refurbishments). In order to be suitable you will either be a recent quantity surveying graduate or have a couple of years experience in a similar role. In return a competitive salary and benefits package will be on offer. Training and support will also be provided.

Clarkson Owens Recruitment are working with a leading M&E Contractor who are looking to bring on board an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Glasgow. Due to recent project wins; this organisation are looking to expand their commercial team. In this role you will have the opportunity to work on one of several interesting new projects. In order to be suitable you will be an experienced Quantity Surveyor from an M&E background. In return you will be offered a competitive salary and generous benefits package.

Clarkson Owens Recruitment are working with a leading civil engineering contractor who are looking for a Senior QS to join their team on a permanent basis on site in Edinburgh. You will ideally have: Experience of NEC, FIDIC, JCT forms of contract Strong civils subcontracting background Looking for a Senior QS with at least 5 years experience and have managed high value packages Role details: Work directly with a key client on multi million pound projects New packages won ranging from 1- 12 million Strong pipeline of work A competitive salary and benefits package will be on offer.

Clarkson Owens Recruitment are working with a busy main contractor who are looking to recruit an estimating administrator to join their team in Glasgow. In order to be suitable you will either be an experienced estimating administrator or commercial administrator. You will be responsible for helping the estimating team with a wide range of admin tasks. A competitive salary and benefits package will be on offer.

Clarkson Owens Recruitment are working with a leading house builder who are looking to recruit either an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Glasgow. In this role you will be looking after 2 new build housing sites. In order to be suitable you will be an experenced QS with housing experience. In return a very competitive salary, car allowance, bonus, generous annual leave and healthcare will be on offer.

Clarkson Owens Recruitment are working with a leading civil engineering contractor who are looking to bring on board an experienced civils estimator to join their team. This is a rare opportunity to join a tier 1 civils main contractor who has a solid pipeline of work across a range of sectors. In order to be suitable you will be an experienced estimator comfortable pricing high value civils projects. In return a competitive salary and benefits package will be on offer.

Clarkson Owens Recruitment are working with a well respected design & build contractor who are looking to recruit an experienced quantity surveyor to join their team. In this role you will be office based and travel to site as required. You will be getting involved with some very interesting projects across various sectors including commercial and healthcare. Ideal candidates will have either main contractor or perhaps come from an M&E background. Candidates must be comfortable looking after your own projects and being client facing. In return a competitive salary and benefits package will be on offer.

Clarkson Owens Recruitment are working with a commercial property and asset management company who are looking to bring on board a surveyor to join their Glasgow team. Role Summary / Purpose and Scope Surveyors are responsible for selection of assigned properties under the relevant Client Director who oversee the client relationship. They are responsible for all day to day running and reporting on a property or Client, including all aspects for service delivery, occupier liaison, service charge management and oversee compliance. This is a full time contract. Skills, Knowledge and Values Skills (People & Technical) In partnership with the Building Consultancy Team where appropriate, support the completion of planned works, commission Long Term Asset Replacement Plans, permit to work systems, monitor PPMs to ensure buildings are managed proactively, responsibly and that the service charge budgets and property plans are fully aligned ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations and appropriate communication with client and occupiers Authorise and Review supplier payments including preparation and submission of funding requests to client Provide support and due diligence in support of client building and site purchases aligned with legislative guidelines and Practice Read, review and understand leases and documents, ensuring occupier compliance with obligations and expectations including maintenance, licences to assign, changes of use, alterations and applications from occupiers in accordance with the relevant legislative guidance and the PMA Engage with occupiers including implementation of Customer Experience frameworks for the buildings to improve occupier satisfaction and retention, occupier forums and meetings and placemaking and V2 initiatives Deal with the smooth onboarding and offboarding or handovers of any new or outgoing instructions to relevant external parties including the management of any TUPE Processes with the People Team Monitoring statutory and internal compliance, including meeting policies and procedures, RICS and ISO standards and any statutory timelines and escalation requirements Values & Behaviour Self Management including showing initiative, being proactive and meeting deadlines Embracing Change including Technology Engaging with the Big Picture Great service delivery including working in partnership with internal and external individuals and good communicating in written and verbally Achieving Results and Prioritise Work including attention to delivery to all stakeholders Innovative Solutions and Problem Solving Developing Self and Others and willing to Learn Interpersonal and Relationship skills capable of communicating at various levels including meetings with occupiers, client, supplier and wider stakeholders. Strong written and verbal communications including report writing Level of Experience / Certifications: Experience of working in a similar role Experience of managing service charge budgets Driving License essential RICS is desirable but not essential Working Hours: 9am - 5.30pm Monday - Thursday & 9am - 5pm Friday Salary: A competitive salary will be offered

Clarkson Owens Recruitment are working with a reputable M&E Contractor who are looking to recruit an experienced electrical estimator to join their commercial team in Glasgow. This organisation are going through a period of growth and have recently won a number of exciting projects. In this role you will be working as part of a busy estimating team and be responsbible for the pricing of the electrical side of projects. In order to be suitable; you will be an experienced electrical estimator. In return a competitive salary and benefits package will be on offer.

Clarkson Owens Recruitment are currently working with a leading main contractor who are looking for an experienced planner to join their team as head of planning. This contractor deals with a number of different projects including large commercial builds, refurbishments and leisure projects. Project value up to 100mil+. This company is a the forefront of innovation within the construction sector and is looking for an ambitious planner to join their team on a number of exciting projects coming up. In order to be suitable for this position you must have at least 5 years operating as a senior planner/ planning manager working on construction projects. Experience in either ASTA or P6 required. In return an extremely competitive package will be offered, along with the opportunity to join this company at a exciting time as they move in to a number of new construction areas. For more information on this position/ company please apply and one of our consultants will be in touch

Clarkson Owens recruitment are working with a leading roofing and cladding contractor who are looking for a contracts manager to cover projects throughout Scotland, predominantly within the central belt. This company has a large pipeline of working kicking off in 2026, including multiple multi-million pound jobs for leading tier 1 contractors. In order to be considered for this position you must have experience managing multiple roofing/ cladding jobs simultaneously. You must also have great knowledge of roofing/ cladding suppliers. In return a competitive salary will be offered along with a great package.

General Foreman / Site Manager required in Glasgow and the West for a sub-contractor who has a very healthy workload for 2026. The candidate must have groundworks experience as you will be focusing on groundworks for residential and commercial/industrial build works. The client is looking to bring someone on, on an initial temp-to-perm basis, and would consider anyone from a General Foreman to Site Manager. SMSTS, First Aid and CSCS are essential. Rates/salaries are open to negotiation. Client is looking for someone to start in the first few weeks in January.