Senior Quantity Surveyor

About WGM Engineering

Join one of Scotland’s leading engineering solution providers and play a key role in shaping major projects across the UK. Since 1986, WGM Engineering has delivered innovative Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil Engineering services under one roof, offering clients a complete turnkey solution. Our commitment to sustainability and responsible performance ensures we meet customer and societal needs while managing social and environmental impacts.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team on a full‑time, permanent basis. This hybrid role will be based in Glasgow and cover operations across Scotland and England. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will provide commercial support across all business streams, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. You’ll manage financial and contractual matters, liaise with clients and external stakeholders, and help drive value for money while maintaining quality standards.

• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and issue enquiries to subcontractors and manage tender processes.
• Minimise project costs and maximise value without compromising quality.
• Prepare and manage cash flow forecasts.
• Administer contracts and subcontracts, including certification of payment applications.
• Compile costs for compensation events and manage change control processes.
• Assist in resolving disputes with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Prepare valuations for client payment applications and subcontractor payments.
• Monitor and report on contract expenditure against budgets and forecasts.
• Provide feedback on contract pricing, profit, and loss.
• Attend financial and progress meetings with clients and subcontractors.

• 3–5 years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor, ideally within engineering or construction.
• Degree‑level qualification or professional accreditation (RICS or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of contract documents, scopes of work, and drawings.
• Expertise in financial cost control, value recovery, and change management.

• Competitive salary plus car allowance.
• 32 days holiday (rising to 36 with service).
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (EV scheme, annual leave purchase, cycle to work).
• Remote & hybrid working options.
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave.
• Company sick pay (after qualifying period).
• Employee discount programme.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and join a company that values innovation, sustainability, and excellence.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.