Craig Galloway

Craig Galloway

Divisional Director - UK Construction
craig@jamesgrayrecruitment.com

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Quantity Surveyor

Ref #: 79154
Location: Glasgow
Salary: Negotiable
Type: Permanent

Quantity Surveyor – Construction Projects
Scotland - Central belt

Are you a Quantity Surveyor looking for your next challenge? We are working with a busy construction recruitment client delivering a diverse range of projects across Scotland, from ceilings and partitions to structural works and finishes. With a strong pipeline of ongoing work, this is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, fast-paced team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Full commercial management of projects ranging from £10k–£3m
  • Applications for payment, take-offs, and general cost management
  • Site visits to monitor progress and ensure high-quality delivery
  • Working closely with senior colleagues to manage project budgets and schedules
  • Building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams
  • Supporting team efficiency while working autonomously

Project Scope

  • Structural works, joinery, ceilings, partitions, and finishes
  • Typical projects include ceilings and partitions across both refurbishment and new-build sectors
  • Regular site visits required, with office-based work alongside senior colleagues

About You

  • QS to Senior QS level with demonstrable experience
  • Confident, proactive, and able to work independently
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously

Requirements

  • Proven experience in quantity surveying within a main contractor or subcontractor environment
  • Knowledge of commercial management processes, applications for payment, and take-offs
  • Ability to work 5 days per week in the office, with regular travel to sites

What’s on Offer

  • Exposure to high-profile clients
  • Supportive office environment with a dynamic, fast-paced workload

For more details about this opportunity or to discuss other roles, get in touch for a confidential conversation.

James Gray Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates, regardless of race, sex, disability, beliefs, sexual orientation, or age

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