Quantity Surveyor

  • Alpine Fox Ltd
  • Nov 27, 2025
Full time Construction Quantity Surveyor Civil Engineer

Job Description

Quantity Surveyor Civils

Salary: £35,000 £45,000
Location: Glasgow
Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Overview

Alpinefox Recruitment is working with a respected civil engineering contractor to appoint a driven Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding commercial team. This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys the challenge of complex civils projects, and wants genuine career progression.

If you're ready to make your mark on high-value schemes and develop your commercial capabilities, this is one worth exploring.

What You ll Be Doing

  • Preparing and analysing project budgets and cost plans.

  • Procuring supply chain partners and preparing order documentation.

  • Assessing and certifying subcontractor interim payments, issuing notices where required.

  • Preparing interim valuations and final account submissions.

  • Managing and valuing variations.

  • Assisting with Extension of Time claims and Loss & Expense submissions.

  • Identifying and managing commercial risks.

  • Supporting the production of accurate monthly CVRs.

  • Building strong working relationships across commercial and site teams.

  • Ensuring effective communication between operations and commercial functions.

  • Attending site regularly as required.

What We re Looking For

  • Degree-qualified Quantity Surveyor (or equivalent).

  • Civil engineering project experience.

  • Solid knowledge of JCT and NEC forms of contract.

  • Strong commercial awareness and contractual understanding.

  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

  • Well organised and able to meet deadlines.

  • Strong IT, numerical and problem-solving skills.

  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

  • Willingness to travel to site as required.