Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Utilities & Infrastructure Framework (Glasgow)

Soben, part of Accenture, is an award-winning construction consultancy with bold ambitions and a clear trajectory for growth. Since launching in 2011, we have built a reputation for technical excellence, client focus, and delivery certainty. Now, we are entering a transformative new chapter.

Due to continued growth, Soben, part of Accenture, is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Glasgow team, supporting the delivery of a major long-term infrastructure framework.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a high-performing commercial team delivering critical projects across the utilities and infrastructure sector. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in electrical transmission, power networks, utilities, renewable energy, or wider infrastructure projects
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Working closely with our client and key delivery partners, you will provide commercial leadership across a portfolio of projects, ensuring robust cost management, contract administration, change control, and commercial governance throughout the project lifecycle.

In this role you will:

• Act as the commercial lead across a portfolio of infrastructure and utilities projects.
• Deliver effective commercial management from project inception through to close-out.
• Administer and manage contracts, ensuring compliance with all contractual obligations and commercial procedures.
• Manage cost reporting, forecasting, risk management, and change control processes.
• Review and assess compensation events, early warning notices, variations, claims, and contractor applications for payment.
• Provide commercial and procurement advice to project teams and stakeholders.
• Lead contractor and supplier commercial discussions and negotiations.
• Work collaboratively with programme managers, project managers, planners, and technical delivery teams to support successful project delivery.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities, providing proactive recommendations to mitigate risk and maximise value.
• Support tendering and procurement activities, including preparation of tender documentation, tender evaluations, and contract award recommendations.
• Prepare and present commercial reports to senior client stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate administration of NEC contracts and associated commercial processes.
• Assist with dispute avoidance and resolution, supporting the preparation of contractual positions when required.
• Mentor and support junior commercial team members to drive capability growth and professional development.

We are looking for individuals who combine strong commercial expertise with a proactive, collaborative approach to project delivery.

• Significant Quantity Surveying experience within infrastructure, utilities, energy, power, transportation, or major capital projects.
• Demonstrable experience managing complex, high-value contracts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Strong understanding and practical application of NEC contracts
  , particularly NEC3 and/or NEC
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• Experience administering change management, compensation events, variations, and contractor accounts.
• Excellent commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong reporting, negotiation, and analytical capabilities.

• Electrical Transmission & Distribution
• Power Networks
• Renewable Energy Infrastructure
• Utilities Frameworks
• Major Civil Infrastructure
• Energy Transition Programmes
• Transmission Substations and Grid Connections

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Professional membership with RICS, CIOB, ICES, or equivalent (preferred).
• Non-degree qualified candidates with substantial relevant experience will also be considered.
• IOSH certification would be advantageous.

At Soben, we are rewriting the rules of construction consultancy.

We are a team of ambitious professionals who genuinely care about delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients. We combine entrepreneurial thinking with technical excellence and provide our people with opportunities to take ownership, make an impact, and accelerate their careers.

Our people are our greatest asset. You will benefit from:

• Structured professional development and training
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Exposure to major UK and international projects
• Access to…