Senior Quantity Surveyor

United Infrastructure Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

United Infrastructure Ltd is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage daily commercial tasks across the full project lifecycle. You will handle contract administration under NEC 3, negotiate with subcontractors, and oversee payments and forecasts to keep the project position clear.

The role requires a BSc in Quantity Surveying or related field, strong Excel skills, and 2-5 years’ experience in civils/construction. UK driving licence and travel flexibility are desirable assets.

Qualifications

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or related field is required.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• 2-5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Full UK driving licence; willingness to travel.
• Civils/construction experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day commercial responsibilities across the project lifecycle.
• Manage contract administration in line with NEC 3 and variations.
• Negotiate with subcontractors and manage payments applications.
• Forecast, track performance and manage project risk.
• Conduct site visits for subcontractor assessments and reporting.
• Maintain robust commercial documentation and EV reports.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Attention to deadlines

Diligence

Problem solving

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas:

Utility Infrastructure –

Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.

Social Infrastructure -

Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Equal Opportunities Statement - At United Infrastructure, we are committed to making every interaction a positive and inclusive experience. If there is anything we can do to support you, remove barriers, or make the process more accessible, please let us know — we want this to be the best possible experience for you.

Role

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the day-to-day commercial responsibilities of delivering construction and contributing towards success across the full lifecycle of the project:

• Contract administration in line with NEC 3 (Options A, B, C & E)
• Subcontractor negotiations, and contract management.
• Application for payments both Client and Subcontract.
• Forecasting and performance tracking both Client and Subcontractors.
• Project risk management,reviewingday-to-dayproject risks.
• Site visits for sub-contractor assessments
• Identify, notify, and manage compensation events/variations in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Create and manage cost to completes to ensure the business is aware of the project position.
• Deliver accurate and timelybudget, cost, and change reporting.
• Contribute toCost ValueReconciliationandgenerateEarned ValueAnalysisreports,whilst maintaining robust commercial documentation

Qualifications

• BSc in Quantity Surveying, business or a related commercial field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a strong emphasis on Excel
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Ability to produce accurate work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent diligence and organizational skills
• Effective communication and people skills
• Enthusiasm, commitment, and flexibility
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• 2-5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Previous experience in civils / construction desirable
• Full UKdriving licenceand flexibility to travel as required.

Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.