Senior Quantity Surveyor

Deanston Cooper, Pollokshaws, Glasgow City

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Up to £60 000 plus pension, healthcare and bonus

Deanston Cooper, Pollokshaws, Glasgow City

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 days ago, 18 Dec | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Full Job Description

Deanston Cooper is currently recruiting for a Senior 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, in sectors including, commercial, education, healthcare and retail.


As Senior Quantity Surveyor your duties 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 position of Senior Quantity Surveyor are welcome from candidates with:


  • Minimum of HND Quantity Surveying
  • Previous experience at Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor level gained working for another building contractor
  • 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.