Senior Quantity Surveyor
CV-LibraryHamilton, South LanarkshirecontractPosted: 5 November 2026
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We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing Scottish construction SME looking for an ambitious Quantity Surveyor ready to progress into a Senior QS role or currently working at this level.
With projects across Scotland and the North of England, this is an opportunity to build your commercial responsibilities and develop a long-term career within the retrofit sector.
The opportunity
Based just outside Glasgow, you’ll play a key role in the commercial management of retrofit projects, helping improve the energy performance of existing buildings. This role would suit a capable QS who wants greater ownership, broader project exposure and excellent prospects for progression as the business grows.
Your role will include:
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Managing project costs, budgets and forecasts.
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Procuring subcontract packages and managing subcontractor accounts.
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Preparing valuations, managing variations and agreeing final accounts.
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Working closely with operational teams to manage commercial risks and support successful project delivery.
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Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
About you
You’ll be a Quantity Surveyor with a sound construction background, strong commercial awareness and the confidence to take on more responsibility. You’ll be comfortable working with project teams, managing competing priorities and contributing to a growing business.
Experience in retrofit, refurbishment, housing or energy efficiency projects would be valuable, although candidates with transferable construction experience are encouraged to apply.
Why consider this move?
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Excellent long-term career prospects within a growing Scottish SME.
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Exposure to retrofit projects across Scotland and the North of England.
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The opportunity to make a visible contribution and grow with the business
We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing Scottish construction SME looking for an ambitious Quantity Surveyor ready to progress into a Senior QS role or currently working at this level.
With projects across Scotland and the North of England, this is an opportunity to build your commercial responsibilities and develop a long-term career within the retrofit sector.
The opportunity
Based just outside Glasgow, you’ll play a key role in the commercial management of retrofit projects, helping improve the energy performance of existing buildings. This role would suit a capable QS who wants greater ownership, broader project exposure and excellent prospects for progression as the business grows.
Your role will include:
*
Managing project costs, budgets and forecasts.
*
Procuring subcontract packages and managing subcontractor accounts.
*
Preparing valuations, managing variations and agreeing final accounts.
*
Working closely with operational teams to manage commercial risks and support successful project delivery.
*
Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
About you
You’ll be a Quantity Surveyor with a sound construction background, strong commercial awareness and the confidence to take on more responsibility. You’ll be comfortable working with project teams, managing competing priorities and contributing to a growing business.
Experience in retrofit, refurbishment, housing or energy efficiency projects would be valuable, although candidates with transferable construction experience are encouraged to apply.
Why consider this move?
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Excellent long-term career prospects within a growing Scottish SME.
*
Exposure to retrofit projects across Scotland and the North of England.
*
The opportunity to make a visible contribution and grow with the business