Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Glasgow – Permanent

MCR Property Group is a national real estate investment and development company with offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Edinburgh. Our core focus is the delivery of high-quality residential and industrial developments, alongside the active asset management of an expanding portfolio of existing assets. With a development pipeline of approximately 7,000 residential plots and a commercial and industrial portfolio valued in excess of £2 billion, MCR is firmly positioned as one of the UK's most ambitious and fast-growing property businesses.

As we continue to scale over the coming years, we are seeking motivated, commercially astute construction professionals who are looking to grow alongside the business. This is an opportunity to join a company at a pivotal stage of its expansion, where strong performance is recognised, responsibility is real, and progression is earned.

Responsibilities

We are recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to play a key role in the commercial and financial delivery of assigned projects. In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring schemes are procured efficiently and delivered within agreed budgets and programmes, providing hands-on commercial expertise from inception through to final account.

Reporting into the Construction Director and Commercial Director, with direct exposure to the Board, you will take ownership of monthly cost reporting, financial forecasting, contract and subcontract packages, and the management of variations. You will work closely with a wider delivery team of Project Managers and fellow Quantity Surveyors, contributing to the commercial strategy and financial control of projects across the portfolio. The role is primarily office-based, with regular site visits for meetings, valuations, and project reviews depending on your experience level and project location.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience working as a Quantity Surveyor across a range of project types and values.
• Experience within a developer, main contractor, or subcontractor environment and ability to operate across both pre- and post-contract stages (preparation of cost plans and estimates, measurement for bills of quantities, tendering and procurement, value engineering, tender reporting, interim valuations, and final accounts).
• Broad knowledge of construction industry processes, procedures, and best practice; solid technical understanding of building materials, construction techniques, and building systems.
• Proficiency with financial and reporting tools; fully computer literate with strong knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Full, clean driving licence.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable negotiating with subcontractors and consultants; professional and confident when dealing with individuals at all levels of seniority.

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