Lead Quantity Surveyor

NRL Ltd; Ardrossan; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Accommodation/Travel expenses where/as

Company pension

Job summary

NRL Ltd in Ardrossan is seeking a Lead Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial delivery on a major long-term project. The role requires NEC4 Option C expertise and a strong M&E/building services background, with site-based work three days per week and flexibility for the rest of the week.

You will oversee cost control, forecasting, valuations, and payments while coordinating subcontractor activity on a complex, large-scale scheme. A company car and pension are among the pluses.

Qualifications

• NEC4 / Option C experience is essential.
• Experience with cost control, forecasting and reporting.
• Strong ability to manage subcontractors and contracts.
• Experience on large or complex projects is preferred.
• Relevant qualifications are advantageous but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor accounts and overall commercial performance
• Deliver accurate cost control, forecasting, and commercial reporting
• Oversee valuations, applications, and payment processes
• Manage variations, change control, and final accounts
• Handle procurement and subcontract management activities
• Operate within an NEC4 Option C contract framework

Skills

NEC4 Option C

Subcontractor management

Cost control

Forecasting

Commercial reporting

Education

Quantity surveying qualification (advantageous)

Job description

Lead Quantity Surveyor – M&E / Building Services

Summary

We’re recruiting an experienced Quantity Surveyor to deliver commercial management on a major long-term construction project in Ardrossan. This role is ideal for professionals with strong NEC4 (option C) expertise and a background in M&E or building services. In return, you’ll join a committed project team with excellent benefits and career development opportunities.

Negotiable

Negotiable

Location and Working Pattern

Ardrossan | Permanent | Site-based for approximately three days a week with flexibility for the remainder of the week.

Client Overview

Our client is a respected building services specialist delivering complex projects across the UK. With a strong reputation for technical excellence, they provide high-quality solutions and long-term stability to their teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor accounts and overall commercial performance
• Deliver accurate cost control, forecasting, and commercial reporting
• Oversee valuations, applications, and payment processes
• Manage variations, change control, and final accounts
• Handle procurement and subcontract management activities
• Operate within an NEC4 Option C contract framework

Must-have Requirements

• Proven Quantity Surveying experience within M&E, building services, utilities, or related sectors
• Strong NEC4 / Option C experience
• Ability to manage subcontractors effectively
• Previous involvement on complex, large-scale projects
• Excellent commercial and contractual awareness
• Relevant qualifications are advantageous, but experience is key

Nice-to-have Skills

• Background in M&E (preferred, though similar sectors considered)
• Company car
• Accommodation/lodging and travel expenses where applicable
• Company pension

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