Murray Recruitment are recruiting a Lead Quantity Surveyor for our client based in Central Scotland.

Role Overview:

This is a senior-level opportunity for a commercially astute and ambitious Lead Quantity Surveyor to join a growing team. Based primarily in the office with travel to sites mainly across Glasgow and occasionally Edinburgh, this role supports a series of long-term contracts, some up to 10 years, within the social housing sector. As part of a close-knit commercial team of five, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in mentoring trainees, maintaining client relationships, and driving financial performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a small team of surveyors and trainees, providing guidance and support.
• Oversee commercial delivery of reactive maintenance and void refurbishment contracts.
• Prepare and manage accurate cost forecasts, CVRs, WIP, and monthly valuations.
• Ensure projects meet financial targets, identifying and mitigating commercial risks.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and internal teams.
• Support the tender process and ensure commercially sound project delivery.
• Champion best practice and continuous improvement within the team.

Skills & Experience:

• Experience in a Quantity Surveying role, within social housing essential.
• Proven expertise in managing reactive and void maintenance projects.
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying (BSc Hons).
• Strong commercial acumen, with excellent negotiation and financial reporting skills.
• Experience working with NEC, JCT, or SBCC forms of contract (advantageous).
• Confident communicator, able to liaise effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and internal field management systems.
• Full UK driving licence.

Offering:

• Salary £50,000 – £70,000 (DOE)
• Annual performance bonus
• Car allowance or electric car via salary sacrifice scheme
• Free EV charging at the office
• 31 days annual leave (including public holidays), increasing with service
• Enhanced parental / sick leave
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Life Assurance, and Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities for career development in a supportive, forward-thinking team environment