Senior Quantity Surveyor

Reference: JBH00009_1781799386

Overview

Our Clinent are seeking an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial management of a major electricity framework in Scotland. This role will involve working on a portfolio of infrastructure projects, ensuring robust cost control, contract compliance, and commercial delivery.


Key Responsibilities

  • Manage all commercial aspects of electricity infrastructure projects across the framework
  • Prepare, review, and manage cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts
  • Administer contracts (likely NEC forms) including variations, compensation events, and change control
  • Carry out valuations, interim applications, and final accounts
  • Monitor project costs and identify risks and opportunities
  • Provide accurate commercial reporting to internal stakeholders
  • Review subcontractor quotations, appointments, and ongoing performance
  • Support procurement activities and supplier negotiations
  • Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company procedures
  • Liaise closely with project managers, engineers, and clients to drive commercial outcomes

Key Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within utilities or electricity infrastructure (e.g., transmission, distribution, substations, cabling)
  • Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4 preferred)
  • Experience working on framework agreements is highly desirable
  • Demonstrable track record of delivering effective cost control and contract administration
  • Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications & Skills

  • Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management
  • Membership of RICS (or working towards) is preferable
  • Proficiency in commercial systems and MS Excel
  • Full UK driving licence (site visits may be required)

Working Arrangements

  • Hybrid working model - combination of home working and office presence in Glasgow
  • Occasional travel to project sites across Scotland

Contract Details

  • Competitive day rate (dependent on experience)
  • Contract duration: Initial term with strong potential for extension
  • Immediate or short-notice availability preferred

Why Join

  • Opportunity to work on a long-term, high-value electricity framework
  • Flexible hybrid working environment
  • Collaborative and technically strong project teams
  • Exposure to critical national infrastructure projects

£400.00 - £550.00
Per day
GBP400 - GBP550 per day

City of Glasgow, United Kingdom

Contract

Added 18/06/2026
Reference: JBH00009_1781799386

Senior Quantity Surveyor

City of Glasgow
Contract

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