Senior/Associate Quantity Surveyor

Hays Specialist Recruitment LimitedGlasgowreedpublished 09/25/2026
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If you are a Quantity Surveyor in Scotland and would like to explore new opportunities, then please contact James in Hays Construction and Property team on or email Your new company

An established independent property and construction consultancy is seeking a Senior or Associate Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a unique long-term secondment opportunity based at Glasgow Airport. This role offers the chance to work client-side on a significant estate and infrastructure portfolio, supporting a range of capital projects within a complex operational environment. You'll be joining a respected consultancy with a strong reputation across Scotland, providing expert cost management and commercial advice across a diverse range of sectors.

What you'll get in return

  • £65,000 - £75,000
  • Opportunity to work client-side within a major infrastructure environment
  • Exposure to a varied portfolio of capital works projects
  • Flexible and supportive working environment
  • Clear progression opportunities for Senior and Associate-level professionals
  • Access to high-profile stakeholders and long-term project programmes
  • Professional development and support towards continued career growth

Your new role

As a Senior/Associate Quantity Surveyor, you will be embedded within the client's project team, providing commercial and cost management expertise across a variety of refurbishment, infrastructure, estate improvement and capital investment projects. Key responsibilities will include:

  • Cost planning and budget management
  • Procurement and tendering support
  • Contract administration and commercial management
  • Preparation and review of estimates, valuations and final accounts
  • Risk management and cost reporting
  • Managing project stakeholders and contractors
  • Providing strategic commercial advice to project teams
  • Supporting the successful delivery of projects from inception through to completion

What you'll need to succeed

  • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
  • MRICS qualified or working towards chartership (preferred)
  • Proven consultancy or client-side Quantity Surveying experience
  • Experience managing projects through the full project lifecycle
  • Strong contract knowledge and commercial acumen
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently within a client-facing environment
  • Experience within infrastructure, aviation, construction, property or major capital projects would be advantageous

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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