SCP40-46 (£44,569 – £54,941)
Quantity Surveyor
City Building provides a range of repairs and maintenance, manufacturing, construction and refurbishment activities for Glasgow City Council and Wheatley Housing Group’s citizens and customers as well as other public, private and third sector organisations.
City Building operates both the largest construction craft apprenticeship programme in Scotland, and Royal Strathclyde Blindcraft Industries (RSBi), one of the largest supported manufacturing businesses in Europe, around 200 people, more than 50% of whom have a disability.
Our accreditations include, ISO45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001:2015. We are current recipients of a Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promoting Opportunity and Investors in Young People Platinum award. Both these accolades recognise our focus on investing in and growing a skilled staff base.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Surveying Team for a Quantity Surveyor.
We are therefore, seeking applications for a dedicated and proactive individual as the Quantity Surveyor is a crucial member of Surveying Team within City Building, responsible for the monitoring and maintenance of the financial progress/control of projects including the preparation of variation amounts, final accounts and contract claims on a wide range of projects. In addition, you will help grow and sustain the business by providing estimating or commercial narrative input on commercial tender submissions as required.
You will prepare all pre and post contract documentation on all allocated projects and will be responsible for tender documentation and prepare reports and cost analyses as required on projects under your control. You will carry out all post contract duties of site re measurement periodic valuations, financial statements, and final accounts.
You will provide highest possible degree of accuracy at all times and be thoroughly conversant and knowledgeable on Methods of Measurement, Conditions of Contract, building materials and construction methods. You will liaise with external consultants as required and work in a manner that works towards ensuring a positive outcome for City Building.
A BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying or equivalent is essential for the role. Proven experience in quantity surveying within construction or refurbishment project, and proven experience within a commercial environment is advantageous
You will be required to have a flexible approach to this role. Your contracted hours of work will be 35 hours per week to be worked to suit the needs of the business. As an employee of City Building, you will also receive the following benefits:
– A rewarding career with a competitive salary.
– Access to contributory pension scheme – Strathclyde Pension Fund.
– Excellent annual leave entitlement
– Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption/shared parental leave.
– Access to excellent health and wellbeing initiatives.
– Access to a discounted gym membership.
Please refer to the role profile for further details on the role however if you would like to have an informal chat about the role then please contact:
• Niall Fraser Tel No: 07545 643 046
If you feel, you have the necessary skills and experience for this role then please forward a CV and Support Statement to the People Service Team Recruitment@citybuildingglasgow.co.uk by close of business on Friday, 13 June 2025.
