Quantity Surveyor Permanent Location: Glasgow Salary: £45,000-£55,000 DOE Ref: GR1482 Gibson Recruitment Limited Your New Employer: A forward-thinking and long-standing Building Contractor typically delivering projects up to the value of £25m, across the commercial building sector. The business is anticipating a further growth in turnover over the next 12 months and as such require an additional Quantity Surveyor to join the team on a permanent basis. The business benefits from a very healthy order book from their varied and well-established client network. Your New Role: This is an excellent opportunity to join an established Contractor that can offer career progression and exposure to challenging projects. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will be responsible for advising on contract conditions and commercial matters and maintaining accurate financial control systems including, but not limited to: Analyse construction drawings and specifications to identify labour, material, and specialist requirements. Preparation of enquiry documents, sourcing and obtaining material and subcontractor quotations including final negotiations and orders. Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors on a regular basis to ensure budgets are not exceeded. Collate and coordinate information from site surveys. Liaise with clients to agree rates/variations and cost analysis. Measure works as per contract specific schedule of rates. Preparation and submission of interim valuations and final accounts within the agreed timescales. Working closely with Management and Accounts to ensure accurate and vigorous cost management of the project to deliver a profitable outcome. Provide accurate and robust monthly reports for Management and Client Progress Meetings. Attend and participate in Site Progress Meetings. The successful candidate will possess: Degree in Quantity Surveying. Demonstrable experience working for another Building Contractor. IT proficient with Microsoft Packages, including Microsoft Excel. What to Do Now: Please apply now with your most up to date CV or call Graeme on the details below for more information. If this role is not for you but you would like to have a conversation regarding your next career move, do not hesitate to give us a call, in confidence.
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
Quantity Surveyor Permanent Location: Glasgow Salary: £45,000-£55,000 DOE Ref: GR1482 Gibson Recruitment Limited Your New Employer: A forward-thinking and long-standing Building Contractor typically delivering projects up to the value of £25m, across the commercial building sector. The business is anticipating a further growth in turnover over the next 12 months and as such require an additional Quantity Surveyor to join the team on a permanent basis. The business benefits from a very healthy order book from their varied and well-established client network. Your New Role: This is an excellent opportunity to join an established Contractor that can offer career progression and exposure to challenging projects. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will be responsible for advising on contract conditions and commercial matters and maintaining accurate financial control systems including, but not limited to: Analyse construction drawings and specifications to identify labour, material, and specialist requirements. Preparation of enquiry documents, sourcing and obtaining material and subcontractor quotations including final negotiations and orders. Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors on a regular basis to ensure budgets are not exceeded. Collate and coordinate information from site surveys. Liaise with clients to agree rates/variations and cost analysis. Measure works as per contract specific schedule of rates. Preparation and submission of interim valuations and final accounts within the agreed timescales. Working closely with Management and Accounts to ensure accurate and vigorous cost management of the project to deliver a profitable outcome. Provide accurate and robust monthly reports for Management and Client Progress Meetings. Attend and participate in Site Progress Meetings. The successful candidate will possess: Degree in Quantity Surveying. Demonstrable experience working for another Building Contractor. IT proficient with Microsoft Packages, including Microsoft Excel. What to Do Now: Please apply now with your most up to date CV or call Graeme on the details below for more information. If this role is not for you but you would like to have a conversation regarding your next career move, do not hesitate to give us a call, in confidence.
Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor Permanent Location: South Lanarkshire Salary: 36,000 - 45,000 DOE + benefits package Ref: GR1498 Gibson Recruitment Limited Your new company & role: An established main contractor who, due to a period of sustained growth, have a requirement for a Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a permanent basis. This could be a qualified Quantity Surveyor with a few years post-graduate experience, or an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor keen to progress. This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding business who can offer real career progression opportunities and have a demonstrable track record of promoting from within. The successful candidate could be expected to fulfil the following duties: Assisting on Sub-Contract agreements maximising profit Attending, contributing to, and minuting Internal Team Meetings Keeping master files of correspondence on contract Preparing Interim Valuations with Senior Surveyor and agreeing amounts for payment. Informing Sub-Contractors of Contract variations Valuing variations Pricing Reporting to Senior Surveyor on job performance via cost/value comparisons Preparing Surveying Reports The successful candidate will possess: BSc Quantity Surveying Relevant industry experience Good analytical & problem-solving skills A methodical approach Excellent numeracy skills Ability to work on own initiative. Strong communication and interpersonal skills Proficient in relevant computer programmes (Microsoft Word, Excel etc.) What to Do Now: Please apply now with your most up to date CV or call Graeme on the details below for more information. If this role is not for you but you would like to have a conversation regarding your next career move, do not hesitate to give us a call, in confidence.
Feb 07, 2026
Full time
Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor Permanent Location: South Lanarkshire Salary: 36,000 - 45,000 DOE + benefits package Ref: GR1498 Gibson Recruitment Limited Your new company & role: An established main contractor who, due to a period of sustained growth, have a requirement for a Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a permanent basis. This could be a qualified Quantity Surveyor with a few years post-graduate experience, or an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor keen to progress. This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding business who can offer real career progression opportunities and have a demonstrable track record of promoting from within. The successful candidate could be expected to fulfil the following duties: Assisting on Sub-Contract agreements maximising profit Attending, contributing to, and minuting Internal Team Meetings Keeping master files of correspondence on contract Preparing Interim Valuations with Senior Surveyor and agreeing amounts for payment. Informing Sub-Contractors of Contract variations Valuing variations Pricing Reporting to Senior Surveyor on job performance via cost/value comparisons Preparing Surveying Reports The successful candidate will possess: BSc Quantity Surveying Relevant industry experience Good analytical & problem-solving skills A methodical approach Excellent numeracy skills Ability to work on own initiative. Strong communication and interpersonal skills Proficient in relevant computer programmes (Microsoft Word, Excel etc.) What to Do Now: Please apply now with your most up to date CV or call Graeme on the details below for more information. If this role is not for you but you would like to have a conversation regarding your next career move, do not hesitate to give us a call, in confidence.
