Quantity Surveyor

Deanston Cooper, Glasgow

Quantity Surveyor

Up to £50 000 plus car allowance, bonus and pension

Deanston Cooper, Glasgow

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 31 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Full Job Description

Deanston Cooper is currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to work for a regional building contractor based in Glasgow. The company specialise in new build, refurb and fit out projects up to £5 million, across the Central Belt.


Your duties as Quantity Surveyor will include:


  • To liaise with senior management and advise on all matters relating to Contract and Commercial issues.
  • To maintain accurate financial control systems and report monthly on Cost/Value Reconciliation.
  • To liaise with and advise on all financial aspects of contracts, ensuring that valuations are maximised, certified and paid on time.
  • To monitor progress on site and take a lead issuing required notices in accordance with contract procedures and timescales.
  • To prepare forecasts of cost and value of all trades including Preliminaries, monitor and report on same.
  • To prepare Preliminaries budgets in association with contract staff, monitor and report on same.
  • To ensure that all quotations are carefully vetted and comply with the specification ensuring that the most competitive bids are obtained
  • To ensure that monthly meetings are held to agree variations and not left to the final account stage.
  • To ensure that quotations for additional works are accurate and received on time.
  • To manage subcontractors accounts accurately and effectively to enhance contract performance.
  • Attend Progress and other meetings as necessary to represent the company’s interests.
  • To assist the site management team, as required, securing labour, materials and Sub-contractors to ensure that contracts are completed on time and within budget.

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


  • Minimum of HND Quantity Surveying
  • Minimum of 3 years experience working for another building contractor
  • Ability to run projects up to at least £1 million in value
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent analytical & problem solving skills

All applications received will be on a confidential basis and I would be more than happy to discuss the company and opportunity with you in more detail.