Quantity Surveyor/ Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location Glasgow
Contact name: Timiyah De Goede

Contact email: timiyah@rotaterecruitment.com
Job ref: 38551
Published: about 11 hours ago

Our client, a well-established and growing consultancy in Glasgow, is looking to appoint Quantity Surveyors at all levels, from intermediate through to Senior level, as part of continued expansion.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, forward-thinking team delivering high-quality cost management services across a diverse range of sectors. The role offers genuine autonomy, strong client exposure, and clear progression routes tailored to your level of experience.

Whether you're developing your career or already leading projects, this position can be shaped around your strengths and ambitions.

Key Responsibilities

(Responsibilities will vary depending on level)

Quantity Surveyor

  • Assisting in the preparation of cost plans, estimates, and budgets

  • Supporting procurement activities, including tender documentation and analysis

  • Preparing valuations, cost reports, and cash flow forecasts

  • Assisting with contract administration, variations, and final accounts

  • Monitoring project costs and reporting on commercial performance

  • Attending project and site meetings with senior team members

  • Supporting senior colleagues in delivering projects to time and budget

Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • Leading the delivery of cost management services across projects

  • Preparing and reviewing detailed cost plans, estimates, and reports

  • Managing procurement strategies and tender processes

  • Administering contracts, including variations, change control, and final accounts

  • Providing commercial advice to clients and project teams

  • Managing client relationships and attending key meetings

  • Mentoring and supporting junior members of the team

  • Contributing to business development and repeat work

About You

Quantity Surveyor

  • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline

  • Experience working in a Quantity Surveyor role (consultancy or contractor background considered)

  • Working towards MRICS or equivalent

  • Good understanding of construction contracts (e.g. JCT)

  • Strong communication and organisational skills

Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline

  • Strong experience in a Senior QS or Project QS role

  • MRICS (or working towards with significant experience) preferred

  • Proven ability to manage projects and client relationships independently

  • Excellent commercial awareness and leadership skills

Benefits Include:

  • Competitive salary: Quantity Surveyors: £42,000 – £53,000 | Senior Quantity Surveyors: £55,000 – £65,000 (DOE)

  • Generous annual leave entitlement

  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

  • Company pension scheme

  • Professional fees paid

  • Full support towards RICS chartership and CPD

  • Clear and structured career progression

  • Supportive, collaborative working environment

  • Exposure to a diverse range of high-quality projects

Interested?

If you are a Quantity Surveyor looking for a long-term opportunity within a growing consultancy, we would welcome your application!