Senior Quantity Surveyor

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics

Glasgow

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career growth

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A leading engineering services company is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support major nuclear defence infrastructure programmes in Glasgow. The role includes strategic commercial leadership and contract administration, requiring significant experience in regulated sectors and deep knowledge of NEC contracts. Opportunities for growth and a competitive salary are offered in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

Significant experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally at senior level, within nuclear or regulated infrastructure.
In-depth knowledge of NEC contracts and compensation events.
Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic commercial leadership across project lifecycles.
Lead administration of NEC contracts and risk management.
Oversee monthly forecasts, change control, and budget management.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

MRICS or equivalent

Tools

CEMAR

Job description

Join Altrad – Shaping the Future of Critical Infrastructure!

We are the leading provider of infrastructure services. At Altrad, we transform our nation’s critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably.

With over 11,000 talented people, we provide the full spectrum of critical engineering and construction services for industries both onshore and offshore.

Join a Leading Organisation in the Nuclear Defence Industry.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Quantity Surveyor with extensive NEC experience to support major nuclear defence infrastructure programmes in the Glasgow area. In this senior role, you will provide strategic commercial leadership, oversee high-value contract administration, and drive both pre- and post-contract commercial governance. You will work collaboratively with programme, commercial, and technical teams to ensure cost certainty, value for money, and full compliance within a highly regulated defence environment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide senior-level commercial leadership and strategic advice across the full project lifecycle.
Lead the administration of NEC contracts, including early warnings, compensation events, quotations, risk management, and contractor communication.
Oversee and assure high-value cost plans, estimates, tender submissions, commercial strategies, and contract reports.
Direct assessments of applications for payment, monthly forecasts, change control, and budget management.
Support and advise on tender activities, contract strategy, contract award recommendations, and consultant/contractor cost reviews.
Contribute to, review, and validate monthly reporting, cost forecasting, benchmarking, audits, and commercial governance processes.
Ensure quality, completeness, and compliance of CEMAR actions, documentation, and meeting outputs.
Build strong relationships with client representatives, project teams, and key stakeholders to ensure effective delivery within a nuclear defence environment.

Key Requirements

Significant experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally at senior level, within nuclear, defence, or highly regulated infrastructure sectors.
In-depth working knowledge of NEC contracts, change management, and compensation event processes.
Degree qualified in a relevant discipline with MRICS (or working towards/ equivalent).
Strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills with the ability to challenge, influence, and guide project teams.
Eligibility for and ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC).
Experience with CEMAR and nuclear/defence project controls environments (desirable).

Why Join Us?

Work on high-impact projects within a leading organisation at the forefront of the nuclear industry.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.

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