Quantity Surveyor

NRL Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor in Glasgow to support major infrastructure and energy projects. This position offers a hybrid working model. Responsibilities include managing project budgets, administering contracts, and collaborating with teams. Candidates should have experience in Quantity Surveying, strong knowledge of NEC contracts, and a degree in a relevant field.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate or permanent salary

Opportunity to work on nationally significant projects

Support for ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in Quantity Surveying within power or construction sectors.
• Strong knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts is essential.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar discipline.
• Chartered or working toward RICS accreditation is desirable.
• Confident using Excel and commercial software.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets and support financial planning.
• Administer contracts and assess compensation events.
• Work closely with engineers to track costs.
• Prepare and review tender documentation and valuations.
• Support change control, risk management, and cost reporting.

Skills

Experience in Quantity Surveying within power, utilities, infrastructure, or construction sectors

Strong knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Confident using Excel and commercial software

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar discipline

Chartered or working toward RICS accreditation

Tools

Excel

Commercial software (e.g., Cemar, SAP)

Job description

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Sector: Transmission & Distribution | Energy | Infrastructure
Employment Type: Full-Time | Hybrid Working Available

Overview: A respected engineering consultancy operating in the Transmission & Distribution (T&D) sector is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support major UK infrastructure and energy projects. This role is based in Glasgow and offers a mix of office and site-based work with hybrid flexibility.

Role Summary: As a Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial delivery of design-and-build and EPC projects, ensuring effective cost control, value engineering, and contractual compliance throughout the project lifecycle. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across transmission infrastructure and power distribution schemes.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage project budgets and support financial planning from pre-contract through to final account.
- Administer contracts (primarily NEC3/NEC4) and assess compensation events and variations.
- Work closely with engineers and project managers to track costs and forecast commercial performance.
- Prepare and review tender documentation, subcontractor packages, and valuations.
- Support change control, risk management, and cost reporting procedures.
- Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers regarding progress payments and contractual queries.
- Ensure all work aligns with relevant legislation, company procedures, and industry best practice.

Requirements

- Experience in Quantity Surveying within power, utilities, infrastructure, or construction sectors.
- Strong knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts is essential.
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar discipline.
- Chartered or working toward RICS accreditation is desirable.
- Confident using Excel and commercial software (e.g., Cemar, SAP).
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Benefits

- Competitive daily rate or permanent salary (depending on engagement type).
- Hybrid working arrangement.
- Opportunity to work on nationally significant T&D infrastructure projects.
- Long-term contract or staff position with career progression potential.
- Support for ongoing professional development.

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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