Managing Quantity Surveyor

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  • Glasgow
  • £68,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 hours ago
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Managing Quantity Surveyor - FM (Main Contractor)Location: Glasgow (Office-Based)Salary: Up to £65,000 + £8,000 Car Allowance + 10% PensionAbout the RoleOur client is seeking a commercially driven Managing Quantity Surveyor to join the FM arm of a leading Main Contractor in Glasgow. This is a key leadership role, overseeing a young and ambitious commercial team working across FM, Reactive and Planned Maintenance works. With a portfolio of low-value, high-volume projects (10-11 live at any one time, plus reactive works), the successful candidate must be able to hit the ground running and bring strong financial acumen, leadership, and client-facing skills.Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee and mentor a young commercial team, ensuring effective development, training, and engagement.
  • Manage the financial performance of multiple FM contracts, providing robust cost control and accurate forecasting.
  • Work closely with operational teams to identify and mitigate commercial risks.
  • Compile and present clear commercial reports for internal stakeholders and clients.
  • Lead on the commercial lifecycle of FM contracts, from tender stage through to final account.
  • Monitor project budgets, ensuring value for money and efficiency in service delivery.
  • Support procurement activities, including subcontractor management and negotiation.
  • Maintain compliance with contractual obligations, company policies, and industry regulations.
  • Act as the key commercial point of contact for clients, building strong and lasting relationships.
Person Specification
  • Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent), or from a strong financial/commercial management background.
  • Proven experience within FM, maintenance, or reactive works environments.
  • Strong financial and commercial acumen, with the ability to manage high-volume, low-value projects.
  • Excellent leadership skills - able to coach, mentor, and motivate a developing team.
  • Strong communication skills, confident in client-facing settings.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, reactive environment while maintaining accuracy and control.
  • Self-starter, proactive and solutions-focused with the ability to deliver results quickly.
Package
  • Salary: Up to £65,000
  • Car Allowance: £8,000
  • Pension: 10% Employer Contribution
  • Excellent career progression opportunities within a leading Main Contractor

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