Quantity Surveyor/ Senior Quantity Surveyor

Procast Group; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Procast Group is seeking a Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Hamilton. This role involves managing project costs and compliance with legal standards across commercial, industrial, and residential constructions. Successful candidates will possess strong analytical skills, relevant qualifications accredited by the RICS, and a commitment to delivering quality results in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in quantity surveying.
• Ability to draft clear reports for diverse audiences.
• Detailed knowledge of construction technology and legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Minimise costs and risks while enhancing value for money.
• Prepare estimates and keep track of variations to the contract.
• Undertake feasibility studies and prepare tender documents.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Numerical Skills

Problem Solving

IT Skills

Teamwork Skills

Resilience

Education

Undergraduate degree accredited by the RICS

Postgraduate conversion course accredited by the RICS

Job description

Quantity Surveyor/ Senior Quantity Surveyor

Due to recent success with tendered projects, we require a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor to deliver various projects within the central belt managed form our base in Hamilton. We actively promote a positive working environment where teamwork, transparency and customer service are our key principle.

Within this role, you will seek to minimise the cost and risk of a construction project and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required legal standards and quality. This includes ensuring statutory building regulations are met. You will prepare estimates and costs of the work and when the project is in progress, you will keep track of any variations to the contract that may affect costs and create reports to show profitability. Working either in an office or on site, you will be involved in every stage of a project. Projects include commercial, industrial, and residential constructions.

To apply for this role please send your CV to [e-mail].

Overview

Job Type Full time

Reporting To Commercial Director

Location Hamilton

Division Property Management

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing a client’s requirements and undertake feasibility studies to ensure their proposals will work
• Prepare and analyse project costings for tenders, such as materials, quantities, labour, and time
• Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with the architect and/or the client
• Negotiate contracts and work schedules
• Allocate work to subcontractors and oversee their work at all stages of the construction
• Perform risk, value management and cost control during construction
• Undertake cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work
• Advise on a procurement strategy
• Identify, analyse, and develop responses to commercial risks
• Provide advice on contractual claims and disputes
• Analyse outcomes and write detailed progress reports
• Value completed work, oversee bills, and arrange payments
• Maintain awareness of the different building contracts in current use
• Understand the implications of health and safety regulations

Key Skills

• Minimum 5 years experience.
• Written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft clear reports to convey complex information in a straightforward way to a diverse range of people
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and develop relationships
• Numerical and data analysis skills
• A creative and innovative approach to problem solving
• IT skills and the ability to learn sophisticated design and costing IT packages
• Teamwork skills and the ability to motivate and lead those on site
• Resilience, determination, and the ability to work well under pressure
• A practical, logical, and methodical approach to work
• Detailed knowledge of past and current building and construction technology, processes, materials, business, and legal matters.

Education

• Either an undergraduate degree accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in quantity surveying, commercial management, or a related construction subject
• Postgraduate conversion course (usually a Pg Dip or a masters) accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
• Previous employment as a Quantity Surveyor over an extended period

We are an award-winning principal contractor offering full turnkey retrofit and renewables with our expertise spanning construction, property energy and consulting, delivering projects of all sizes, on time, on budget and exceeding our client’s expectations.

Entrenched in our mission to deliver a sustainable future for all, our professional and adaptable approach is led by the very latest in design and innovation, resulting in an unrivalled and unmatched offering delivered by the best people in the business.
Through our diverse portfolio of business divisions, we provide a seamless end-to-end experience for our clients, fostering enduring relationships built on our distinctive value proposition and unwavering commitment to excellence.

A Culture of Growth, Respect, and Responsibility at Procast

Life at Procast is rooted in a culture of respect, fairness, and shared ambition. Employees are valued for their contributions and rewarded for driving the company’s success, all within an environment that prioritizes honesty, safety, and quality. With a strong focus on ethical practices and sustainability, Procast fosters a sense of purpose, blending professional growth with a commitment to giving back to the communities it serves.