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Quantity Surveyor - MEP / Construction

3 days ago by NG Bailey
  • Salary negotiable
  • Glasgow, UK
  • Full-time
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Quantity Surveyor role supporting MEP/building services or main build projects in Scotland, focused on protecting margins through payment applications, variation management, subcontract accounts and accurate reporting. Join NG Bailey, a leading independent UK engineering and services business. Standout perks include car/car allowance and a flexible benefits package with strong pension and wellbeing support.

Key skills
Quantity surveyingMEP / building services constructionContract management (terms, risks, opportunities)Applications for paymentVariation / compensation managementSubcontract account management to final accountCommercial reporting and cost controlRecord keeping for contractual entitlementsSecurity clearance eligibilityBSc/degree (desirable)
Salary not listed — Quantity Surveyor roles in Glasgow with MEP/building services exposure typically pay around £40k–£55k, plus car/car allowance depending on experience.
You'll thrive here if you have Quantity Surveyor-level experience in MEP/building services or main build, enjoy commercial risk/contract management, and can support a project through accurate reporting and proactive payment/variation control.
Why apply
  • Car or car allowance
  • Up to 8% employer pension
  • Private Medical Insurance

Quantity Surveyor

Permanent Role

Competitive Salary, Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Summary

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team in Scotland.

Working closely with our commercial manager and team, you will provide commercial support to the project, maintaining and maximising the profitability through timely requests for payment, minimising sub contract costs, agreement of variations and accurate reporting.

This is a permanent staff position with NG Bailey, and please note that candidates will need to be able to obtain security clearance in order to work on this project.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

  • Ensure that our safety first and foremost message is visible and alive through all activities on the project
  • Ensure the use of, and compliance to, legal and company policies and processes in line with contractual obligations
  • Understand project contract terms, manage risks and opportunities, ensuring they are commercially mitigated or enhanced. Identify any changes in line with NG Bailey’s contractual obligations
  • Maintain all records in order to maximise contractual entitlements
  • Communicate with the operational teams on risk and contract terms and conditions, and have a continual understanding of project status
  • Prepare, submit applications, and secure recovery of payment, with substantiation of compensation or variations
  • With support, manage sub contract accounts through to final account settlement
  • Monitor and control progress with the operational team, providing accurate internal reporting
  • Ensure availability of all project reports, applications, certificates, payments, timeliness and quality of delivery, and tender allowances.
  • With support, negotiate to settle the project account with the client

What we’re looking for:

Ideally we are looking for someone with MEP/Building services, or main build construction experience, previously with experience at Quantity Surveyor level.

Relevant BSC/degree or equivalent is desirable, but not essential

Benefits

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:

  • Car or car allowance
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
  • Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
  • Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
  • Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
  • Personal development programme

Next Steps:

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

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Reference: 23810_2710054515·Original posting
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