Quantity Surveyor

About The Opportunity 

Gleeds have an exciting opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our busy and expanding team in Glasgow.

Gleeds have been successful in securing a number of major projects/programmes wins within the public and central government sector to support providing professional services. 

With a strong pipeline of work, you will be responsible for managing costs and budgets of large-scale new build projects, extensive CAT A & B fit out works across Scotland. You will provide excellent communication and collaboration with colleagues, programme leads, client representatives, consultants and contractors on site to effectively deliver projects from inception to completion.

To be considered for this position you will need to have experience in construction cost management, ideally with prior cost management positions with public and central government clients. You will also need to be a British National (British Citizen from birth) as this is an essential requirement for security clearance.

Ideally you will already have SC clearance, however this could be progressed during your period of onboarding.

If you are a proactive and dedicated individual with a passion for cost management, we want to hear from you.

Join us in delivering outstanding projects and making a difference in the construction industry.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• You will work autonomously and be responsible for delivery on all aspects of cost management and reporting from inception to completion.
• Positively engaging with Customers and developing, growing and maintaining Customer relationships.
• Provide accurate cost estimates and budgets.
• Conduct cost analysis and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure financial goals are met.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and clients.
• Delivering high quality services and ensuring that cost management deliverables meet Customers’ requirements.
• Advising on and implementing procurement strategies.
• Advise clients on preferred suite of contracts.
• Preparing tender documentation and managing the tender process.
• Evaluating and reporting on tenders.
• Cost reporting and preparing cashflow forecast.
• Valuing completed work and arranging for payments.
• Settling final accounts.
• Identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across the Business Units activities.
• Supporting Business Unit Directors in delivering business objectives.

Experience, Knowledge And Key Skills

• Pre & post contract experience.
• NEW contract experience advantageous.
• Demonstrable cost management experience working at a consultancy.
• Strong experience of cost estimating and cost planning.
• Cohesive knowledge of construction methods.
• Practical knowledge of construction procurement strategies, including tendering and contract strategies.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Clear and effective communication skills - both oral and written
• Methodical way of thinking and approach to work
• Excellent problem, negotiating, finance and numeracy management skills.
• Strong IT skills, with a good level of proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Cost X experience desirable (training will be provided).

Qualifications

• Degree Qualified.
• MRICS (or working towards) would be desirable.

About us

A world of opportunity

Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.