Quantity surveyor

A leading Mechanical, Electrical and Civil Engineering Contractor are actively seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a permanent position in Glasgow. This is a great opportunity to join a leading Scottish firm at an exciting time of growth not just in Scotland but throughout the UK. They are looking for a QS with a couple of years experience to join the team and assist on some key, recently awarded projects as well as play a role in the development of junior and trainee Quantity Surveyors. This role offers a good mixture of office, site and home based working with offices in Glasgow and West Lothian. Our client: * The client is a leading UK business operating primarily within water and infrastructure schemes relating to M E; * With a responsible sustainability strategy, they invest significant time and effort to ensure safe working environments with minimal environmental impact; * Due to on-going and future pending contracts, this is an excellent opportunity to work with one of the Scotland #39;s largest contractors and get exposure to interesting and prestigious projects. What you rsquo;ll be doing: * The successful Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for preparing tender and contract documents, including performing risk, value management and cost control; * You will perform cost analysis, seek funding options and prepare final accounts for submission; * Negotiation and administration of Sub-Contracts and pay Sub-Contractors * Manage the preparation of the monthly CVR and associated commercial reports; * Be responsible for managing costs from inception to completion to minimise cost and maximising value for money. What you rsquo;ll need to be successful: * The ideal candidate will be degree-qualified, with at least an HNC in Quantity Surveying; * Experience in Water and Wastewater fields is preferable, although any civil engineering background will be considered; * At least 3+ years rsquo; post-graduate experience in Quantity Surveying; What rsquo;s in it for you: * A salary of between GBP35,000 - GBP50,000 DOE; * Benefits include, Car / Car Allowance and pension * Flexible working options What you need to do next: Please hit the APPLY NOW button to send your CV to James Brodie at James Gray Recruitment. To hear more about this or other opportunities we are recruiting for, please contact James. James Gray Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. James Gray encourage equal opportunities and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates, regardless of their race, sex, disability, beliefs, sexual orientation or age. Applications will only be considered from candidates who are eligible to live and work in the UK