Quantity Surveyors - All Levels - Glasgow

NES Fircroft; Scotland; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive leave

Pension

Private healthcare

Life & disability insurance

Wellbeing support

CPD support

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial and contractual activities on a major Data Centre project in the UK. The role requires strong M&E or construction experience and proven ability to manage procurement, cost reporting and change control within a high-spec environment.

You will liaise with client teams, manage subcontractor packages and monitor performance against budget and programme, delivering value for a major international contractor.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience as a Project/ Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Experience on large-scale construction or engineering projects.
• Strong civil engineering background and exposure to electrical/mechanical environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and contractual requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Interface with Client's Commercial and Contract teams.
• Procurement management and subcontractor engagement.
• Conduct cost and risk analysis and manage change control.
• Prepare costing, margin and cashflow reports and monitor performance.

Skills

M&E experience

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Cost analysis

Subcontractor management

Education

Quantity Surveying or related degree

Job description

Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor – Data Centre

Location: UK

Sector: Data Centres / Mission Critical

Employment Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

Our client is an established provider of integrated Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering solutions, delivering complex projects across sectors including Data Centres, Energy, Power, Renewables, Pharmaceutical and other high-specification environments. With a strong presence across the UK and Europe, the organisation has an established track record of delivering large-scale, technically complex projects for major international clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong M&E and/or construction experience to join an established international contractor and play a key role in the commercial delivery of a major Data Centre project.

If you have experience working within Data Centres, Mission Critical, M&E, Engineering or other complex construction environments, we'd be keen to hear from you.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will have responsibility for managing the commercial and contractual requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Managing and taking ownership of the commercial and contractual requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Acting as a key interface with the Client's Commercial and Contract teams.
• Managing project procurement, including subcontractor engagement and management.
• Conducting detailed cost and risk analysis.
• Reviewing incoming correspondence from the Employer, Design Team and subcontractors, identifying contractually critical matters and initiating appropriate responses.
• Managing the commercial aspects of subcontractor packages.
• Preparing and managing project costing, margin and cashflow reports.
• Managing project change control procedures and agreeing associated costs with the client.
• Supporting the wider project team to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.
• Monitoring project performance against budget, programme and contractual requirements.

Requirements

• A third-level qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience working as a Project Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Previous experience working on large-scale construction or engineering projects.
• Strong civil engineering experience.
• Previous experience within electrical and/or mechanical engineering environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• The ability to prioritise workload effectively and work to demanding deadlines.
• The confidence and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong subcontractor and client management skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a high-performing project team.

What's on Offer

• Competitive annual leave entitlement.
• Company pension contributions.
• Private healthcare benefits.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support.
• Educational assistance and professional development opportunities.
• CPD and professional chartership support.
• Ongoing training and upskilling opportunities.
• Potential opportunities to work on major projects across the UK and Europe.