Job Description
Job Title: Quantity Surveyor (Decarbonisation) Location: Glasgow Hours: 38 hours per week; 8.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Thursday, 8.00am to 3.00pm Friday Salary: Depending on experience Are you a Quantity Surveyor with a passion for decarbonisation and the building sector? I am on the lookout for a talented and ambitious Quantity Surveyor to join a growing team. My client is a market leader in the UK’s building sector. They specialise in delivering large-scale decarbonisation projects that play a key role in the UK’s ambitious carbon reduction goals. They have a portfolio of projects averaging between £5M and £15M, with work spanning across the public and private sectors. They are poised for continued growth as demand for decarbonisation solutions accelerates. Key Responsibilities: Financial Management: Secure the successful financial delivery of projects by controlling costs, progressing monthly valuations, and managing variations and change orders. Project Collaboration: Work closely with contracts, estimating, and pre-construction teams to gain a full understanding of each project’s scope. Contract Knowledge: Ensure the company remains protected throughout the project by having a strong understanding of various contract forms (e.g., JCT, NEC, FIDEC). Subcontractor Engagement: Review and collate subcontractor package awards, engage sub-contractors, handle negotiations, and prepare subcontract documents. Monthly Reporting: Track and maintain monthly job performance reporting and provide feedback to the QS Lead. Valuations&Payments: Prepare timely monthly valuations, conduct site measurements and work-in-progress reviews, and ensure payments are received according to contract terms. Vet and process subcontractor payments. Site Visits: Conduct at least one monthly site visit to report progress to management. Commercial Support: Assist with the commercial activities of the business and provide support and advice to project managers as needed. Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise: Education&Experience: A third-level qualification in Surveying or Cost Engineering (or equivalent experience) with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar commercial role. Contract Knowledge: A strong understanding of different contract forms, including JCT, NEC, and FIDEC. Organisational Skills: High standard of organisational and time management skills. IT Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills with strong attention to detail. Client Engagement: Exceptional client engagement skills. Driving License: A current UK driving license is required. Benefits: Full in-house training and career development opportunities Competitive pension scheme Life assurance scheme Health cash plan Access to a smart wellbeing platform Annual flu vaccine and free health checks during working hours Generous annual leave increasing with length of service Lavish long service awards Social and team-building events funded by the company Free onsite parking and tea/coffee Free annual branded clothing merchandise Secure, free onsite parking Dedicated departmental budget for team-building events Does this sound like it could be your next move? Apply or get in touch directly. Fiona.mcleanmanpower.co.uk 07483 152 500