Quantity Surveyor

Russell McCaig
Russell McCaig,
Managing Director
Job type: Perm
Town/City: Glasgow
Location: Glasgow & West
Salary/Rate: Up to £70 000 plus car / car allowance, bonus and pension
Sector: Civil Engineering
Job ref: VR/5235

Deanston Cooper is currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to work for a very well regarded civil engineering contractor based in Glasgow who specialise in commercial groundworks, enabling works and concrete substructure projects.

This is an excellent opportunity offering real career progression as the company expands over the coming years.

Reporting to the Director, your duties as Quantity Surveyor will include:

  • Providing support to Contracts Managers delivering a range of works
  • Assisting Contract Managers with the resourcing and procurement of sub-contractors, materials, plant etc.
  • Identification and pricing of variations and additional works.
  • Compilation of interim valuations and final accounts
  • Providing profit & loss reports for each contract ensuring gross margin targets are met
  • Supporting Estimators in pricing projects
  • Liaising with clients, main contractors, and other project stakeholders

Applications for the role of Quantity Surveyor are welcome from candidates with:

  • A degree or HND in Commercial Management / Quantity Surveying
  • A minimum of 3 years experience working for a civil engineering, groundworks or concrete frame contractor
  • Strong commercial awareness 
  • The ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with clients, management, staff & sub-contractors at all levels.
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