Managing Quantity Surveyor
| Posting date: | 03 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £60,000 to £68,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 October 2025 |
| Location: | G4 0US |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 70551-64706 |
Summary
Managing Quantity Surveyor - FM (Main Contractor)
Location: Glasgow (Office-Based)
Salary: Up to £65,000 + £8,000 Car Allowance + 10% Pension
About the Role
Our 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