Managing Quantity Surveyor - FM (Main Contractor)

Location: Glasgow (Office-Based)

Salary: Up to £65,000 + £8,000 Car Allowance + 10% Pension

About the Role

Our client is seeking a commercially driven Managing Quantity Surveyor to join the FM arm of a leading Main Contractor in Glasgow. This is a key leadership role, overseeing a young and ambitious commercial team working across FM, Reactive and Planned Maintenance works. With a portfolio of low-value, high-volume projects (10-11 live at any one time, plus reactive works), the successful candidate must be able to hit the ground running and bring strong financial acumen, leadership, and client-facing skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and mentor a young commercial team, ensuring effective development, training, and engagement.

   

• Manage the financial performance of multiple FM contracts, providing robust cost control and accurate forecasting.

   

• Work closely with operational teams to identify and mitigate commercial risks.

   

• Compile and present clear commercial reports for internal stakeholders and clients.

   

• Lead on the commercial lifecycle of FM contracts, from tender stage through to final account.

   

• Monitor project budgets, ensuring value for money and efficiency in service delivery.

   

• Support procurement activities, including subcontractor management and negotiation.

   

• Maintain compliance with contractual obligations, company policies, and industry regulations.

   

• Act as the key commercial point of contact for clients, building strong and lasting relationships.

   

Person Specification

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent), or from a strong financial/commercial management background.

   

• Proven experience within FM, maintenance, or reactive works environments.

   

• Strong financial and commercial acumen, with the ability to manage high-volume, low-value projects.

   

• Excellent leadership skills - able to coach, mentor, and motivate a developing team.

   

• Strong communication skills, confident in client-facing settings.

   

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, reactive environment while maintaining accuracy and control.

   

• Self-starter, proactive and solutions-focused with the ability to deliver results quickly.

   

Package

• Salary: Up to £65,000

   

• Car Allowance: £8,000

   

• Pension: 10% Employer Contribution

   

• Excellent career progression opportunities within a leading Main Contractor