Quantity Surveyor – Full Time – Glasgow

Catering; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Catering in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support a defence infrastructure programme. This role requires in-depth NEC4 PSC contract knowledge and strong commercial governance in a secure, highly regulated environment.

You will join on a 12-month inside IR35 contract via umbrella or PAYE, with hybrid working and on-site presence in Glasgow. Responsibilities include NEC4 contract administration, cost control, change management, stakeholder engagement and ensuring

Qualifications

• Extensive NEC4 experience, ideally PSC, with strong 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 35 days per week and operate inside IR35.

Responsibilities

• Administer NEC4 PSC contracts, 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 lifecycle.
• Ensure rigorous adherence to security and regulatory requirements.

Skills

NEC4 experience

Contract administration

Commercial governance

Cost control

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Job description

Job Title Quantity Surveyor NEC4 Professional Services Contract Specialist

Summary Were 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. Youll 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 35 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 35 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.

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Salary: £48 – £61/hour

Job Type: Contract

Location: Glasgow