Quantity Surveyor (PQS)

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Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor (PQS) Permanent Location: South Lanarkshire Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 DOE + benefits package Ref: GR1503 Gibson Recruitment Limited Your New Company & Role: We are recruiting a dynamic Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) to join an established Glasgow-based consultancy on a permanent basis. The successful Quantity Surveyor will play a key role in managing the financial aspects of projects, ensuring they are delivered within budget, and providing expert advice on feasibility cost planning, procurement strategies, contract administration, and value engineering. This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of construction projects and contribute to the growth of a leading consultancy. Responsibilities: · Cost Planning & Estimating - Prepare detailed cost plans and estimates during the feasibility and design stages of projects. · Tender Management - Prepare tender documents, manage procurement processes, and conduct tender evaluations. · Contract Administration - Advise on and prepare construction contracts / consultant appointments, including variations. · Value Engineering - Provide cost-effective solutions and alternatives to ensure maximum value for money. · Risk Management - Identify commercial risks and assist in developing mitigation strategies. · Client Interaction - Act as the primary point of contact for clients on all cost-related matters, attending meetings and presenting reports. · Project Management Support - Work alongside the pre-construction project managers, architects, and engineers to ensure alignment on budgetary goals. Applicant Criteria: * Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying. * Desirable - Professional accreditation with a recognised institution (e.g., MRICS, AIQS, CIQS, or equivalent). * Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Quantity Surveying role, preferably within a consultancy or client-side environment, however, contractor-side Surveyors are also encouraged to apply. * Demonstrable pre-contract experience in terms of bills of quantities and cost-planning. * Strong knowledge of standard forms of contract (JCT, NEC, etc.). * Proficient in cost estimation software and MS Office Suite. * Excellent analytical, numerical, and negotiation skills. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Applicants MUST live within commuting distance of the advertised location. 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
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Location:
Hamilton, South Lanarkshire
Salary:
£40,000 - £55,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction

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