Senior Quantity Surveyor

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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)

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

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

• 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