Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor, Glasgow Region | Ministry of Defence Project | MEP & Industrial Construction

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Permanent Position | Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in the Glasgow region, supporting the delivery of a major Ministry of Defence industrial construction project. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key commercial role on a large-scale MEP and construction contract, helping to drive financial performance and project success from inception through to final account.

Working as part of an established commercial team, you will be responsible for maintaining best practice commercial processes, managing contractual obligations, and supporting the successful delivery of a high-profile project within a secure environment. Due to the nature of the work, candidates may need be eligible to obtain security clearance.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the commercial delivery of medium to large-scale MEP and construction works.

Review and administer contract terms, identifying risks and commercial opportunities.

Manage variations, change control, and contractual communications.

Produce and maintain cash flow forecasts, cost reporting, and financial projections.

Oversee subcontractor procurement, administration, and account management.

Monitor project costs and revenues throughout the project lifecycle.

Support the negotiation and agreement of final accounts.

Build strong working relationships with clients, project teams, and key stakeholders.

Assist with dispute resolution and commercial issue management where required.

Support and mentor junior commercial team members where appropriate. Requirements

Previous experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within MEP, M&E, building services, industrial or construction projects.

Strong commercial management experience across medium to large-value projects.

Knowledge of contract administration and change management processes.

Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Ability to obtain the required security clearance. Package & Benefits

Competitive salary.

Car or car allowance.

Pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions.

Private Medical Insurance.

Flexible benefits package.

Health and wellbeing support.

Personal development and career progression programme.

Long-term pipeline of major project work. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading project team delivering a significant industrial and MEP construction scheme within the defence sector, offering long-term stability, career progression, and exposure to a major UK infrastructure programme