Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor - Major Infrastructure

Location: Glasgow, Scotland / Hybrid

Security Clearance: SC required or eligibility to obtain

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support a major infrastructure upgrade programme in Scotland.

The project is being delivered within a highly regulated and security-sensitive environment and involves significant civil engineering, building, M&E and infrastructure works supporting a major UK defence facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor with strong NEC experience and a background in major infrastructure or other regulated sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial management of allocated projects and work packages.
• Cost planning, forecasting, reporting and cost control.
• Management of variations, change control and NEC compensation events.
• Administration and management of NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
• Subcontractor account management, valuations and final accounts.
• Support procurement and supply chain management.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Provide accurate commercial reporting to project and senior commercial teams.
• Work closely with project managers, contractors and stakeholders to resolve commercial and contractual matters.

Essential Experience

• Strong NEC3/NEC4 experience, ideally ECC.
• Quantity Surveying experience within major infrastructure, construction or engineering projects.
• Experience working in a highly regulated or security-sensitive environment.
• Strong knowledge of cost management, forecasting, change control and commercial reporting.
• Experience managing subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Excellent communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Experience within nuclear, defence, energy, rail, water, T&D, major civils or other regulated environments would be highly advantageous.

Security & Working Arrangements

Due to the sensitive nature of the programme, SC Security Clearance is required, or candidates must be eligible to obtain it.

UK nationals only; dual nationals cannot be considered.

The role is based in Scotland, with approximately 2-3 days per week on the project site and the remainder working remotely under the agreed hybrid arrangement.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a major, long-term infrastructure programme within a complex and highly regulated environment.