Permanent

Associate Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager

T.E.D. (Recruitment) Ltd

Glasgow, Glasgow City, G2 3NY

£65000 - £75000 per annum + Pension, Bonus etc.

Posted: 19 August 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 17 September 2026

Ref: DNP9635

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About the Role

Based in Glasgow, this permanent Associate Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager position offers a salary between £65,000 and £75,000, plus pension and bonus. Joining an established practice, you will lead and develop a small team whilst managing client relationships. Your duties include networking and business development to support growth. The role covers diverse sectors, including residential, leisure, and industrial projects valued up to £120m. MRICS qualification is essential, and you will have experience within a consultancy environment. This is suited to an existing Associate or a Senior Surveyor ready to progress. You will oversee project costings from inception through to completion, ensuring commercial success for the firm.

THE ROLE

My client, a firm of PQS seeks an Associate Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager (or Associate Director) to join them in Glasgow.

You will be MRICS qualified and be able to lead and grow a small team, deal with clients, get involved in networking, business development etc.

My client works on a good range of projects for residential, leisure facilities, industrial warehousing, offices, schools and more.

THE COMPANY

My client is an established firm of PQS with two offices currently.

The Glasgow office is head office.

They work on a good range of projects up to around £120m in value.

THE CANDIDATE

You will be either an Associate Quantity Surveyor or Associate Director or ready to step up to Associate level and you must be MRICS qualified.

You should be working for a firm of PQS or multi disciplinary consultants.

You should be able to deal with bids, fee proposals etc.

You need to be keen to get involved in networking, business development etc.

You should have used JCT contracts and any knowledge of NEC contracts would be useful.

You should have broad based project experience as my client is working on projects in the private and public sectors.

You should have excellent communication skills, both written and spoken to deal with people at all levels.

Salary is negotiable around £65000 to £75000 plus benefits including pension, RICS fees, discretionary bonus, hybrid working one day per week, 26 days holiday plus public holidays, access to buy VIP tickets for the Hydro, parking permit for the office area etc.

Please email a full c.v. or give me, Denise Neville a call for an informal and confidential discussion on 020 7613 5555 or 020 8368 0025 or mobile 07836 350309.

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