Quantity Surveyor - Glasgow

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support nuclear defence infrastructure programmes and manage contracts across the full project's lifecycle.

The role requires strong NEC4 contract knowledge, cost control, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams in a regulated defence environment. Hybrid working pattern applies, focused on delivering high safety and governance standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in infrastructure/regualted sectors.
• NEC3/NEC4 familiarity and change management experience.
• MRICS qualification or working towards is required or desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial management of projects across the full lifecycle from pre-contract to final account.
• Assist in NEC4 contract administration including early warnings, compensation events, quotations, and change control.
• Prepare and review cost plans, estimates, tender documentation, and commercial reports.
• Assist with applications for payment, cost forecasts, and budget tracking.
• Contribute to tender evaluations, contractor assessments, and cost reviews.
• Assist with monthly reporting, cost forecasting, audits and benchmarking.
• Maintain accurate commercial records in line with governance.
• Support CEMAR actions, documentation and outputs.
• Collaborate with project teams, clients and stakeholders to deliver in a regulated defence environment.
• Assist in managing multiple NEC contract packages across various infrastructure disciplines.

Skills

NEC contracts knowledge

Cost management

Stakeholder liaison

Commercial reporting

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

MRICS (or working towards)

Tools

CEMAR

Job description

Working pattern: split between office & home working.

Altrad are currently looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the team.

The nuclear defence sector in the UK is vital for maintaining national security and strategic stability. It offers dynamic and challenging career opportunities for individuals committed to contributing to the country's defence and security. The sector seeks talented professionals dedicated to upholding the highest standards of safety, security, and operational excellence.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-focused Quantity Surveyor to support major nuclear defence infrastructure programmes based in the Glasgow area. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop strong commercial experience within a highly regulated environment, working alongside experienced commercial and project teams.

Key Deliverables

• Support the commercial management of projects across the full lifecycle, from pre-contract through to final account.
• Assist in the administration of NEC4 contracts, including early warnings, compensation events, quotations, and change control processes.
• Help prepare and review cost plans, estimates, tender documentation, and commercial reports.
• Support the assessment of applications for payment, cost forecasts, and budget tracking.
• Contribute to tender evaluations, contractor assessments, and cost reviews.
• Assist with monthly reporting, cost forecasting, audits, and benchmarking activities.
• Maintain accurate commercial records, ensuring compliance with contract and governance requirements.
• Support the management of CEMAR actions, documentation, and meeting outputs.
• Work collaboratively with project teams, clients, and stakeholders to support effective delivery in a regulated nuclear defence environment.
• Assist in managing multiple NEC contract packages across various infrastructure disciplines.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within infrastructure, construction, or other regulated sectors.
• Working knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4), with an understanding of change management and compensation events.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, with MRICS (or working towards).
• Strong communication, organisational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Eligibility for and ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC).
• British National status (essential for defence projects).
• Experience using CEMAR and working in defence or nuclear environments (desirable).