Quantity Surveyor

IQA Elecnor Group; Paisley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

8 public holidays

Competitive pension scheme

Sick pay

Career growth

Job summary

IQA Elecnor Group seeks a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor to join our Special Projects team in Glasgow. You will support the commercial management of high-value energy infrastructure projects, protecting margins and managing NEC contract requirements.

You'll work with the Division Commercial Manager and project teams across post-contract and pre-contract activities, providing a strong foundation for long-term career development and market-leading delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Experience with NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts.
• Understanding of commercial management within construction, utilities, infrastructure or engineering projects.
• Strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting systems.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontract packages, including procurement support, valuations, payments and performance monitoring.
• Identify, manage and assess variations and NEC Compensation Events.
• Prepare and maintain cost reporting, CVRs, forecasts and commercial performance data.
• Support cost control, value management and risk management activities across projects.
• Assist with contractual claims, commercial negotiations and contract administration.
• Provide commercial support for tenders, cost estimates and contract reviews.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, company procedures and governance requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and promote commercial best practice.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical ability

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Excel

Driving licence

Education

Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Tools

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Special Projects (MV/HV, BESS & Substations)

Location: Hillington, Glasgow
Salary: Competitive with car allowance
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays, Competitive pension scheme and company sick pay and Career Growth: Genuine pathways for professional progression within a rapidly growing, national group!

Play a Key Role in the UK's Energy Future

IQA Elecnor is growing rapidly across the UK and Ireland, delivering major energy infrastructure projects that support the transition to a more sustainable and resilient power network.

Backed by the global strength of the Elecnor Group, we have secured significant frameworks across Scotland, a growing portfolio of BESS and Substation projects in England, and major developments throughout Ireland.

We're looking for a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor to join our expanding Special Projects team in Glasgow. This is an exciting opportunity to gain exposure to high-value energy projects while developing your commercial expertise alongside experienced industry leaders.

Whether you're looking to broaden your NEC contract experience, take on greater responsibility, or accelerate your career progression, IQA Elecnor can provide the platform to help you achieve it.

The Role

As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll support the commercial management of major energy infrastructure projects, helping to protect project margins, manage contractual requirements and drive commercial performance.

Working closely with the Division Commercial Manager and wider project teams, you'll gain exposure to both post-contract and pre-contract activities, providing an excellent foundation for long-term career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage subcontract packages, including procurement support, valuations, payments and performance monitoring.
• Identify, manage and assess variations and NEC Compensation Events.
• Prepare and maintain cost reporting, CVRs, forecasts and commercial performance data.
• Support cost control, value management and risk management activities across projects.
• Assist with contractual claims, commercial negotiations and contract administration.
• Provide commercial support for tenders, cost estimates and contract reviews.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, company procedures and governance requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and promote commercial best practice.

About You

Essential Requirements

• Degree or HND in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Experience working with NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts.
• Understanding of commercial management within construction, utilities, infrastructure or engineering projects.
• Strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting systems.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within power, utilities, substations, BESS, energy or infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with cost management and construction accounting software.
• Experience supporting both pre-contract and post-contract commercial activities.