Average Associate Consultant salary in Glasgow

Are you an ambitious Associate Quantity Surveyor ready to fast-track your career into Equity Partnership? This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, multidisciplinary Construction & Property Consultancy in Glasgow with huge growth ambitions and a supportive, family-feel team of 25. The Associate Quantity Surveyor Role This is more than just a job - it's a genuine pathway to Equity Partner. As Associate Quantity Surveyor, you'll be stepping into a key leadership role, managing a small but talented team, driving project delivery, and playing a pivotal part in expanding the firm's presence across the region. You'll enjoy a highly diverse project portfolio including: Higher and Further EducationLocal Authority schemesSocial Housing and Private ResidentialHotels & LeisureCommercial Developments and Retail The firm is looking for a proactive Associate Quantity Surveyor who's ready to make an impact from day one - adding real value, mentoring junior team members, and growing into a strategic leadership position. The Associate Quantity Surveyor - Requirements RICS Accredited degree qualification (ideally BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying)Ideally MRICS or currently working towardsExcellent pre & post contract experienceEager to manage a team and mentor junior surveyorsA strong Quantity Surveying background in UK PQS/Consultancy environments In Return? £60,000 - £70,000 (negotiable)26 days annual leave + bank holidaysFlexible working 2x days per weekCar allowance or Company carSupport with MRICS if neededVaried project workProgression to PartnerBonusPensionHealthcareLife AssuranceProfessional membership fees paid If you are a Quantity Surveyor currently considering your career options, contact Jessica Lawrence at Brandon James. Ref: #JL14224N Associate Quantity Surveyor / Senior Cost Manager / Senior Cost Consultant / Employers Agent / Quantity Surveying / QS / Project Manager / MRICS / Equity Partner / Director

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior to Associate EIA Consultant to join a Environmental and Planning team in central Scotland, leading the delivery of some of the UK's most dynamic and sustainability-driven infrastructure projects. This role offers the chance to influence high-impact schemes across renewable energy, water, transport, and national-scale utilities, supporting major developments from concept through to consent and beyond. You will play a pivotal part in shaping a regional team, delivering expert EIA and wider environmental planning services across projects with varying levels of environmental sensitivity. This is an ideal position for someone who enjoys blending strategic project leadership, technical delivery, field knowledge, and client engagement. You'll guide the consenting process, collaborate with internal specialists and external stakeholders, and ensure that all work meets high-quality standards aligned with current policy and legislation - particularly within the Scottish planning system. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and Environmental Outcome Reports (EORs) across a diverse range of infrastructure projects.Oversee planning and environmental inputs across statutory and non-statutory development routes, including NSIPs, planning applications, and permitted development.Provide strategic advice on UK environmental legislation, with a strong focus on evolving Scottish policy and planning frameworks.Act as a key point of contact for clients, local authorities, and technical stakeholders - attending meetings and site visits as needed.Manage the performance of a small team, ensuring delivery to deadlines and supporting junior staff through mentoring, delegation, and line management.Contribute to business growth by identifying new opportunities, supporting proposals, and promoting integrated service offerings across multi-disciplinary teams.Stay up to date with regulatory changes and pursue ongoing professional development, including CPD and professional accreditation (e.g. IEMA, RTPI). Desired Candidate Profile A relevant degree in Environmental, Planning, or a related discipline.Chartered membership of IEMA, RTPI, or another relevant professional body - or actively working towards it.A strong track record of delivering EIA services within the UK planning system, including experience across a range of sectors and sensitivities.Excellent knowledge of relevant environmental and planning legislation, policy, and regulatory frameworks.Proven project management skills, with experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and meeting key deadlines.Commercial awareness and the ability to write and contribute to fee proposals, with confidence in stakeholder engagement.Strong written and verbal communication skills, coupled with sound analytical and presentation abilities.A collaborative mindset and a proactive, organised, and self-motivated approach to work.A full UK driving licence. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a dynamic consultancy with a commitment to sustainability and innovation. You'll be part of a team with access to significant projects and the chance to help shape a more sustainable future for infrastructure development across Scotland and beyond. Benefits Benefits include healthcare, pension, flexible working - plus extras that support your wellbeing and development. Interested? To find out more, please contact Natalie Harvey on or send your CV to When applying to any role through Cobalt, your CV will never be shared with a client without your prior consent. Apply in confidence below or get in touch with me for a confidential discussion about the position.

An opportunity has arisen to join a leading engineering and environmental consultancy providing multidisciplinary services to the property, energy and environmental markets around the UK. Based near Glasgow, the successful candidate will have an opportunity to work as part of a well established, successful team on a wide variety of exciting projects in the waste and energy sectors. Candidates should have a leaning towards Acoustics, but be willing to provide support to other environmental services provided by the team, such as Environmental Impact Assessment. Core responsibilities of the position include: * Preparation of standalone noise assessments; * Input to Environmental Statements; * Completion of environmental noise monitoring; * Noise modelling using a recognized software package such as CADNAA; * Client liaison and providing advice to design teams; * Be able to work autonomously with excellent communication skills (including technical report writing). The candidate we are seeking should be ambitious and ideally have: * A degree, together with either the Institute of Acoustics Post Graduate Diploma in Acoustics Control, or an MSc in Acoustics; * Associate Membership of the Institute of Acoustics; * Experience of noise monitoring and assessment procedures including ETSU-R-27* A solid understanding of noise and vibration legislation, standards and best practice; * Good technical knowledge of acoustics in the built and natural environment and be able to develop noise mitigation measures; * An understanding of the Environmental Impact Assessment process; * Previous experience working for an environmental or engineering consultancy with a variety clients including contractors, developers, and house builders; * Excellent communication skills both oral and written; * Commercial awareness together with a pragmatic, positive and proactive approach; * The ability to work as part of a team delivering integrated services; * A full UK Driving Licence. Candidates with additional experience in other services including internal building acoustics, air quality, contaminated land, EIA, sustainability would be at a distinct advantage. Interested in this or other roles in Acoustics please do not hesitate to contact Amir Gharaati on or call . We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.