Senior Quantity Surveyor, Buildings

Sector: Construction Consultancy | Buildings & Infrastructure
Location: Glasgow (Hybrid Working Available)
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Career Progression

We are currently supporting the search for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading consultancy team delivering major projects across Glasgow and the West of Scotland.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded QS to take ownership of high-value, complex schemes across a diverse portfolio including education, residential, infrastructure, and public sector developments.

You will play a key role in delivering best-in-class cost and commercial management services while supporting the growth of a high-performing regional team.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for leading commercial delivery across multiple projects, working closely with clients, design teams, and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading full cost management services from feasibility through to final account
• Preparing detailed cost plans, estimates, and commercial reports
• Managing post-contract administration under NEC, JCT, and SBCC contracts
• Providing commercial advice and risk management strategies across projects
• Monitoring budgets, forecasts, and financial performance
• Supporting procurement strategy and tender analysis
• Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Mentoring and supporting junior Quantity Surveyors
• Contributing to business growth through bid support and client engagement

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Strong experience in a consultancy or client-side environment
• Proven track record delivering large-scale construction or infrastructure projects
• Excellent knowledge of NEC and JCT/SBCC contracts
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
• Experience across pre- and post-contract QS duties
• MRICS chartership (or working towards) highly desirable
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• A proactive and leadership-driven approach

This is a strong opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to step into a more influential role within a growing regional team.

You can expect:

• Exposure to landmark projects across multiple sectors
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Strong pipeline of secured work
• Clear progression opportunities within a consultancy environment
• Support for continued professional development and chartership
• A collaborative and commercially focused team culture

If you are a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next challenge in Glasgow or the wider West of Scotland, we would welcome a confidential conversation about this opportunity.

Apply today to find out more about the role, team structure, and project portfolio.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.