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About the Role
Hays is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor / Estimator for a family-owned fit-out contractor in Glasgow. The role blends QS and estimating duties across the full project lifecycle, from tender to final account.
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Responsibilities
- Preparing and submitting competitive tenders and cost estimates
- Assisting in the commercial management of live projects
- Preparing valuations, variations, and final accounts
- Liaising with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
- Supporting project delivery to ensure cost efficiency and profitability
- Working closely with senior leadership on strategic and operational matters
Requirements
- Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying and/or Estimating role, ideally within fit out, interiors, or partitions
- Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities across both pre and post contract stages
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A proactive approach and willingness to work within a close knit team
Full Job Posting
Overview
- A well established, family owned fit out and partitioning contractor based in Glasgow is seeking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join their growing team.
Your new role
- Preparing and submitting competitive tenders and cost estimates
- Assisting in the commercial management of live projects
- Preparing valuations, variations, and final accounts
- Liaising with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
- Supporting project delivery to ensure cost efficiency and profitability
- Working closely with senior leadership on strategic and operational matters
What you'll need to succeed
- Previous experience in a Quantity Surveying and/or Estimating role, ideally within fit out, interiors, or partitions
- Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities across both pre and post contract stages
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A proactive approach and willingness to work within a close knit team
What you'll get in return
- Opportunity to join a supportive, family run business with a strong pipeline of work
- A varied and engaging role with direct exposure to senior leadership
- The chance to work on diverse projects up to £5 million in value
- A positive and collaborative working environment
- Competitive salary and benefits package
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