Quantity Surveyor

Nrl; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Glasgow office access

Umbrella/PAYE rates

12‑month contract

Job summary

NRL is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support a major defence infrastructure programme in Glasgow. You will bring in-depth NEC4 Professional Services Contract knowledge and strong commercial governance in a secure, regulated environment.

The role is 12 months, inside IR35, on an umbrella or PAYE basis, with hybrid working and on‑site presence in Glasgow 3–5 days per week. You will engage across a joint‑venture team and manage contractual interfaces.

Qualifications

• Extensive NEC4 experience, ideally PSC, with strong grasp of contract administration.
• Current SC clearance or eligibility to obtain it.
• British sole nationality from birth (mandatory due to project restrictions).

Responsibilities

• Administer NEC4 Professional Services Contracts (PSC) including early warnings and compensation events.
• Provide commercial governance and maintain contractual compliance.
• Support change management processes across the programme.
• Engage stakeholders and manage interfaces in a joint‑venture environment.
• Monitor cost control and contract performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure rigorous adherence to security and regulatory requirements.

Skills

NEC4 PSC/Contracts

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Security/compliance

Job description

Job Title

Quantity Surveyor – NEC4 Professional Services Contract Specialist

Summary

We’re looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support a major defence‑related infrastructure programme in Glasgow. This role is ideal for someone with in‑depth NEC4 contract knowledge and strong commercial governance skills, capable of operating in a secure and highly regulated environment. You’ll be engaged via NRL on an Umbrella or PAYE basis for a 12‑month inside IR35 contract, contributing to a nationally significant project.

Salary

Contract (inside IR35) – competitive umbrella and PAYE rates.

Location and Working Pattern

Hybrid role based in Glasgow, with on‑site presence required 3–5 days each week.

Client Overview

Join a leading joint‑venture delivery team driving forward a high‑profile defence infrastructure programme. Working in close collaboration, this role offers involvement at the heart of a major national initiative.

Responsibilities

• Administer NEC4 Professional Services Contracts (PSC) including early warnings and compensation events.
• Provide commercial governance and maintain contractual compliance.
• Support change management processes across the programme.
• Engage stakeholders and manage interfaces in a joint‑venture environment.
• Monitor cost control and contract performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure rigorous adherence to security and regulatory requirements.

Must‑have Requirements

• Extensive NEC4 experience, ideally PSC, with strong grasp of contract administration.
• Current SC clearance or eligibility to obtain it.
• British sole nationality from birth (mandatory due to project restrictions).
• Proven commercial and contractual experience within large infrastructure or defence projects.
• Ability to work confidently in a joint‑venture setting with multiple stakeholders.
• Flexibility to work on‑site in Glasgow 3–5 days per week and operate inside IR35.

Nice‑to‑have Skills

• Experience supporting long‑term, high‑security engineering or defence frameworks.
• Strong understanding of project controls and risk management.

Benefits

• 12‑month contract on a nationally significant programme.
• Competitive umbrella and PAYE rates aligned with senior commercial specialists.
• Hybrid working with access to a modern central Glasgow office.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.

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