Senior Quantity Surveyor

United Infrastructure Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

United Infrastructure is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage day-to-day commercial duties across the full lifecycle of construction projects. You will ensure accurate cost reporting and timely payments.

You will handle NEC 3 contract administration, subcontractor negotiations, and cost forecasting, with site visits and travel as required across UK civil projects. A driving licence is essential and you will contribute to robust commercial documentation.

Qualifications

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or related commercial field.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Excellent Excel and MS Office proficiency.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Strong diligence and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and people skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• 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, reviewing day-to-day project risks.
• Site visits for sub-contractor assessments.
• Identify, notify, and manage compensation events/variations.
• Create and manage cost to completes to ensure project position.
• Deliver accurate budget, cost, and change reporting.
• Contribute to Cost Value Reconciliation and Earned Value reporting.

Skills

Excel

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying

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, reviewing day-to-day project 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 timely budget, cost, and change reporting.
• Contribute to Cost Value Reconciliation and generate Earned Value Analysis reports, 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 UK driving licence and 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.