Senior Quantity Surveyor

Millbank Holdings Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Limited is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management on complex projects, ensuring NEC3 contractual compliance and proactive risk control. The role focuses on value optimisation, supporting project teams, and managing subcontractor relationships for successful financial performance.

Applicants should have senior QS experience in engineering or construction, excellent communication, and proven leadership ability to coach project teams through change and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior Quantity Surveying role within engineering or construction sectors.
• Extensive understanding of NEC3 contractual frameworks and commercial management practices.
• Expert in stakeholder engagement, risk management, and change control.
• Strong capability in managing multiple projects with attention to detail.
• Sound knowledge of procurement, subcontract management, and final account negotiations.
• Degree in Building Services Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coach project teams effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and proactive problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management efforts on complex projects, ensuring contractual compliance, risk mitigation, and value optimisation.
• Support project teams, manage subcontractor relationships, value engineering, and steer financial performance.

Skills

Senior QS experience

NEC3 contracts

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Change control

Multi-project management

Procurement & subcontract management

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Building Services Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a proven track record in managing large-scale engineering or construction projects within a regulated environment? Do you possess extensive knowledge of contractual management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement in complex projects? If you're driven by challenging commercial environments and seek a role that offers strategic impact and operational influence, this opportunity could be your next career move. Ready to make a difference? Read on.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to be part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and excellence. With a strong focus on collaborative culture and continuous development, this organisation is committed to creating a supportive environment where professionals can thrive. Recognised for its focus on safety and world-class project delivery, it stands apart by fostering a culture that encourages leadership, accountability, and shared success.

The Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will lead commercial management efforts on complex projects, ensuring contractual compliance, risk mitigation, and value optimisation. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include supporting project teams, managing subcontractor relationships, value engineering, and steering financial performance.

You will have the following qualifications & experience

• Proven experience in a senior Quantity Surveying role within engineering or construction sectors.
• Extensive understanding of NEC3 contractual frameworks and commercial management practices.
• Expert in stakeholder engagement, risk management, and change control.
• Strong capability in managing multiple projects with attention to detail.
• Sound knowledge of procurement, subcontract management, and final account negotiations.
• Degree in Building Services Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coach project teams effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and proactive problem-solving approach.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate. Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.