Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Glasgow (Hybrid Working)

Sector: Nuclear Defence / Major Infrastructure

Job Type: Permanent

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a leading organisation operating within the Nuclear Defence sector. This is an exciting opportunity to join a major programme delivering critical national infrastructure and supporting the UK’s long‑term defence capability. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading pre‑contract commercial activities, driving procurement strategy and ensuring robust commercial governance across complex projects.

• Lead and manage pre‑contract commercial activities across major infrastructure and engineering projects.
• Develop and implement procurement and commercial strategies aligned with project objectives and client requirements.
• Support business planning and decision‑making through robust commercial analysis and reporting.
• Ensure commercial governance and compliance throughout the tendering and procurement process.

• Prepare detailed cost plans, estimates and benchmarking exercises.
• Produce commercial appraisals to support investment and procurement decisions.
• Develop accurate pricing strategies and cost models for major project opportunities.
• Monitor cost assumptions and commercial risks throughout the bid process.

• Prepare tender documentation and commercial submission requirements.
• Manage tender processes from issue through evaluation and contract award.
• Undertake detailed tender evaluations, commercial assessments and negotiations.
• Support supplier and subcontractor engagement activities.

• Assist with the preparation, review and administration of NEC3 and NEC4 contract documentation.
• Ensure commercial schedules and contractual documentation are accurate and compliant.
• Provide advice on contractual obligations, risks and commercial considerations.
• Support the development of contract strategies aligned to project requirements.

• Identify, assess and quantify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Develop mitigation strategies to minimise commercial exposure.
• Support the preparation of risk assessments and commercial risk registers.
• Ensure risk considerations are incorporated into procurement and commercial strategies.

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including engineering, planning, procurement and project delivery functions.
• Build effective working relationships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Provide commercial advice and support to project teams and senior management.
• Influence decision‑making through the provision of commercially sound recommendations.

• Proven experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveying role within major infrastructure, engineering, defence, nuclear or construction projects.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of NEC3 and NEC4 forms of contract.
• Experience leading procurement and tendering activities within complex project environments.
• Excellent commercial awareness with strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Experience preparing cost plans, estimates, commercial appraisals and risk assessments.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to interpret technical, contractual and commercial information effectively.
• High level of attention to detail with strong organisational and time management skills.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Membership of, or working towards membership of, a recognised professional body such as RICS, CICES or equivalent is desirable.

• Opportunity to work on nationally significant nuclear defence and infrastructure programmes.
• Hybrid working arrangement providing flexibility between office and home working.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Exposure to complex, high‑value projects within a highly regulated environment.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Collaborative working culture focused on innovation, safety and operational excellence.

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