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Let’s find you the right jobs faster Get Started Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Quantity Surveyor M Group Millerston, Glasgow (G33), G33 Competitive plus benefits 3 weeks ago Quantity Surveyor Emtec Group Tannochside Park, Glasgow (G71), G71 5PW Attractive Salary Package 2 weeks ago Commercial Estimator / Quantity Surveyor Recruitment Helpline Ltd Glasgow (G13) From £35,000 to £45,000 per annum Competitive Salary, Depending on Exp 1 week ago Quantity Surveyor Brightwork Ltd Coatbridge (ML5), ML5 Market related 3 weeks ago Estimator - Passive Fire Odevo UK Glasgow (G2) From £40,000 to £55,000 per annum plus benefits 1 week ago Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager T.E.D Recruitment Ltd Glasgow (G1) £50000 - £60000 per annum + Pension, Bonus etc. 3 weeks ago Quantity Surveyor - Ground Engineering BAM UK & Ireland Kilsyth, Glasgow (G65), G65 Competitive salary & benefits package including private healthcare 3 weeks ago Associate Building Surveyor Hays Glasgow (G1) £60000.0 - £65000.0 per annum + 60000-65000 4 days ago Quantity Surveyor MORGAN PHILIPS UK LIMITED Motherwell (ML1) £30 - £40 per hour 6 days ago Quantity Surveyor Winsearch Glasgow East Investment Park, Glasgow (G32), G32 £50k - 60k per year 2 weeks ago Quantity Surveyor Persimmon Homes View Profile Craigend, Glasgow (G33), G33 5EP Not Assigned Published: 2 weeks ago Competitive Salary & Package Apply Save Quantity Surveyor Persimmon Homes Apply Job Title: Quantity Surveyor Location: Glasgow Looking for a career where your ambition meets real opportunity? Join Persimmon Homes as a Quantity Surveyor and step into a role where your success is celebrated, your growth supported, and your work truly matters. Why Persimmon Homes? We’re one of the UK’s largest and most established housebuilders — FTSE 100 listed, with 29 regional offices and thousands of quality homes built every year. At Persimmon, we don’t just build homes — we build careers. When you join us as a Quantity Surveyor, you’ll benefit from: Competitive salary Company car/Car allowance 5* housebuilder - Be part of a company that consistently delivers quality homes and outstanding customer satisfaction Health Care Life Cover & Contributory Pension Bonus Employee Benefits Platform – giving you access to high-street discounts, wellbeing support, and more Committed to diversity, inclusion, and empowering your development What is the role? The purpose of the role is to be responsible for the financial management of sites within the West Scotland region, based at our office in Glasgow, through effective and efficient controls, producing reports to allow senior management to establish site status. What you’ll do as a Quantity Surveyor To primarily be responsible for up to 2 or 3 sites of varying complexity whilst setting up budgets, producing bi-monthly valuations (CVR’s), appointing subcontractors and making subcontractor payments to maintain close cost control and enable management decisions. Ensure weekly and monthly payments are processed efficiently, any disputed items are resolved, allowing site works to proceed unhindered and give an accurate picture of site financial status. Produce site valuations on a bi-monthly basis and present to the Board of Directors to indicate any variation from budgeted figures. Undertake negotiations to obtain the optimum rates for sub-contract appointments to maximise margins. Utilise the Persimmon Group COINS system to set up new sites and establish budget, predicting site profitability for financial planning verification. Liaison with other departments on time to ensure sites run efficiently (Construction, Sales, Customer Care, Accounts). Comply with responsibilities as defined in the Group’s Health, Safety & Environment Policy and ensure compliance with the same throughout the team to promote safety in the way we build projects. Ensure that on occasion when deputising for the Manager the team are allocated tasks, where quality of work will need to be verified to maintain it is completed to a good standard within company guidelines. Given proven experience the role will involve mentoring and training junior members of the team and developing their skills to a sufficient level where they can take on more responsibility and add value to the team, thus improving productivity within the region. On occasion provide assistance to the Commercial Manager when making key business decisions and attend regular regional meetings as the relevant subject expert. What experience do I need? Minimum of HND/HNC in building relating studies Previous experience in the UK residential house building sector Fully conversant with Microsoft Word and Excel Full UK driving licence Ability to oversee a number of different projects at different stages of development, whilst having exceptional project management and time management skills. Apply In Short Industry Construction & Property Development Founded 1974 Location Persimmon House, Fulford, York, YO19 4FE Company size 1000+ WHO WE ARE For half a century, Persimmon Homes has been more than just
a housebuilder. We’re community creators, working across the country to deliver
quality homes where families can put down roots and thrive. Since our founding
in 1974, we’ve built over 500,000 homes, establishing ourselves as one of the
UK’s leading residential developers. Our commitment goes beyond bricks and mortar. We focus on
creating sustainable developments that enhance local areas, from our
energy-efficient homes to the green spaces and community facilities that bring
neighbourhoods together. OUR BRANDS Charles Church complements the Persimmon brand by
offering larger, higher-specification homes in premium locations across the UK. Westbury Partnerships is our brand with a focus on
affordable social housing. Space4 is our manufacturing business, which produced
timber frames, highly insulated wall panels and roof cassettes as a ‘fabric
first’ solution to the construction of new homes. Brickworks produce concrete bricks and is entirely
focused on supplying the Group’s housebuilding operations. Tileworks produces concrete roof tiles, solely for
the Group. WHAT DRIVES US Our approach is built on three core principles: Quality craftsmanship that stands the test of
time. Sustainable development practices that protect
our environment. Customer-focused service from initial inquiry
through to after-sales support. We’ve earned our 5-star builder status through
consistent delivery of homes that exceed expectations, backed by comprehensive
warranties and ongoing customer service. WHY WORK FOR PERSIMMON From the care we put into building homes to the belief we
have in developing careers, we build people’s potential. At Persimmon Homes, you'll find opportunities to grow your
skills and learn new ones. Whether you're just starting out or ready to take
your career to the next level, this is a place where you can realise your full
potential. Here, the future is yours to shape. With hard work and team
spirit come variety, job satisfaction, and excellent rewards and benefits. YOUR CAREER WITH US We’re always looking for talented individuals across
multiple disciplines: Construction and Site Management From site managers and quantity surveyors to health and
safety specialists, our construction teams are the backbone of our operations.
You’ll work on diverse projects, from intimate developments to large scales
communities. Engineering and Technical Our technical teams include structural engineers, design
coordinators, and building control specialists who ensure every home meets the
highest standards of safety and efficiency. Sales and Customer Experience Our sales professionals guide customers through one of
life’s biggest decisions. From sales advisors to regional sales managers,
you’ll be part of a team helping families fined their perfect home. Corporate Functions Behind every successful development is a strong support
network. Our corporate teams span finance, HR, marketing, legal and IT,
providing the foundation for our field operations. DEVELOPING YOUR POTENTIAL We believe in growing your own talent: Apprenticeship Programs: Hands-on learning in
construction trades, quantity surveying, and site management, combining
practical experience with formal qualifications. Graduate Schemes: 18-month structured programs for
recent graduates, offering rotations across different departments and
mentorship from senior leaders. Professional Development: Ongoing training
opportunities, professional qualification support, and clear progression
pathways for all roles. Management Training: Leadership development programs
for those ready to take the next step in their careers. WHY CHOOSE PERSIMMON HOMES? Stability: Five decades of consistent growth and
market leadership Investment in People: Comprehensive training and
clear career progression Meaningful work: Contributing to communities and
helping families achieve homeownership Innovation: Embracing new technologies and
sustainable building practices Recognition: Industry awards for both our
developments and workplace culture READY TO BUILD YOUR FUTURE? Whether you’re starting your career, looking for a new
challenge, or seeking to advance to the next level, Persimmon Homes offers
opportunities to grow professionally while making a real difference in people’s
lives. Explore our current opportunities and discover how your
skills can contribute to building the communities of tomorrow. Similar Quantity Surveyor Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Quantity Surveyor M Group Millerston, Glasgow (G33), G33 Competitive plus benefits 3 weeks ago Quantity Surveyor Emtec Group Tannochside Park, Glasgow (G71), G71 5PW Attractive Salary Package 2 weeks ago Commercial Estimator / Quantity Surveyor Recruitment Helpline Ltd Glasgow (G13) From £35,000 to £45,000 per annum Competitive Salary, Depending on Exp 1 week ago Quantity Surveyor Brightwork Ltd Coatbridge (ML5), ML5 Market related 3 weeks ago Estimator - Passive Fire Odevo UK Glasgow (G2) From £40,000 to £55,000 per annum plus benefits 1 week ago Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager T.E.D Recruitment Ltd Glasgow (G1) £50000 - £60000 per annum + Pension, Bonus etc. 3 weeks ago Quantity Surveyor - Ground Engineering BAM UK & Ireland Kilsyth, Glasgow (G65), G65 Competitive salary & benefits package including private healthcare 3 weeks ago Associate Building Surveyor Hays Glasgow (G1) £60000.0 - £65000.0 per annum + 60000-65000 4 days ago Quantity Surveyor MORGAN PHILIPS UK LIMITED Motherwell (ML1) £30 - £40 per hour 6 days ago Quantity Surveyor Winsearch Glasgow East Investment Park, Glasgow (G32), G32 £50k - 60k per year 2 weeks ago Quantity Surveyor jobs Quantity Surveyor jobs in Craigend Construction jobs Construction jobs in Craigend Quantity Surveying jobs Quantity Surveying jobs in Craigend Jobs in Craigend Senior Quantity Surveyor jobs Employers Agent jobs Surveyor jobs Chartered Quantity Surveyor jobs Quantity Surveyor Interior jobs Section Quantity Surveyor jobs Intermediate Quantity Surveyor jobs QS jobs Building Surveyor jobs Surveying jobs M&E Quantity Surveyor jobs Graduate Quantity Surveyor jobs Quantity Surveyor Manager jobs Quantity Surveyor Apc jobs Assistant Quantity Surveyor jobs Get hired. Find success. Get started Totaljobs About us Careers at Totaljobs Press Partners Privacy policy Terms and conditions Cookies Legal and compliance Accessibility Jobseekers Salary Planner Jobseeker help centre Career advice Recruiters Post job ads Recruiting news Courses Contact us - recruiters Recruit internationally Download App store Play store The Stepstone Group UK Ltd © 2026 We use cookies We use cookies to operate our website, measure how people use our services to help us improve them, enrich usage profiles and personalise the content displayed to you. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising, and analytics partners, who may combine it with other information, to show you relevant ads on other websites, and to measure the performance of our advertising. Some cookies are essential for the operation of our website. If you would prefer us not to use the non-essential cookies, click “Just necessary”, but please be aware that this may impact your experience of our site and the services we are able to offer. Click “Accept” if you’re happy for us to place these cookies. You can change your mind at any time. Store and / or access information on a device Cookies, device identifiers, or other information can be stored or accessed on your device for the purposes presented to you. Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development Ads and content can be personalised based on a profile. More data can be added to better personalise ads and content. The performance of ads and content can be measured. Insights about audiences who have viewed the ads and content can be extracted. Data can be used to build or improve user experience, systems and software. Display third-party content (social networks, videos) Content from social networks and embedded content from third-party providers can be displayed. Identifiers derived from authentications If an identifier is created based on authentication data, such as contact details associated with online accounts you have set up on websites or apps (e.g. email address, phone number) or customer identifiers (e.g. an identifier provided by your telecommunications provider), then this identifier can be used to recognize you across websites, apps and devices if you are logged in with the same contact details. Just Necessary Accept All Cookie Settings You can also exercise your right to object to data processing based on legitimate interests under “Privacy Policy”. Privacy Policy Cookie policy