Quantity Surveyor

Job description

Quantity Surveyor.

West Scotland.

Competitive Salary + Car/Car Allowance + Fuel Card + Benefits Package.

Cognisant is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a housebuilder with a strong track record of delivering high-quality residential developments. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established Commercial team and play a key role in the financial management and successful delivery of multiple housing projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage the financial performance of multiple residential developments.
• Prepare and maintain site budgets, cost reports and bi-monthly CVRs.
• Appoint, manage and negotiate with subcontractors to secure best value.
• Process subcontractor valuations and payments efficiently, resolving any commercial disputes.
• Monitor project costs and provide accurate financial reporting to senior management.
• Set up and manage project budgets within COINS, forecasting profitability and financial performance.
• Work closely with Construction, Sales, Customer Care and Finance teams to support project delivery.

About You:

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a construction-related discipline.
• Previous Quantity Surveying experience within the UK residential housebuilding sector.
• Strong commercial awareness and cost management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact:

Nick Bett, Consultant, Cognisant

nick@cognisantsearch.com

07869 17551

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Scotland

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2026

Profession type

Technical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English