Senior Quantity Surveyor

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Quantity Surveyor position in Glasgow with hybrid work arrangement. The role focuses on supporting major defence projects in a highly regulated environment, requiring 3-4 days per week in the Glasgow office. Immediate start, Inside IR35, SC clearance required prior to starting.

The contract spans 52 weeks initially, with potential extension, and a daily rate of £50-£65 (umbrella). This is a long-term, office-based role for a local candidate with strong cost control and contractual

Qualifications

• Significant Quantity Surveying experience, ideally within defence or other major regulated projects.
• Strong cost management, forecasting, valuation and commercial reporting experience.
• Experience with contracts, procurement, variations and final accounts.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• SC clearance required before commencing.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Defence sector experience

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Cost management

Contracts & procurement

SC clearance

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Glasgow - Hybrid

Rate: £50-£65 per hour Umbrella

Contract: 52 weeks initially, with a view to extend

Start: ASAP, subject to clearance

IR35: Inside IR35

Clearance: SC required before starting

We are recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support major defence projects in Glasgow. The role offers long-term work within a highly regulated environment, with 3-4 days per week required in the Glasgow office.

Key Requirements

• Significant Quantity Surveying experience, ideally within defence, nuclear, engineering or other major regulated projects.
• Relevant HNC/HND, degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management.
• Strong experience in cost management, cost forecasting, valuation, change control and commercial reporting.
• Experience with contracts, procurement, variations and final accounts.
• Strong understanding of commercial and contractual principles.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• SC clearance required before commencing.

Security & Location

• British nationals only - dual nationals cannot be considered, due to security clearance requirements.
• Must be local to Glasgow and able to attend the office 3-4 days per week.
• No regular travel to other sites required.

£50-£65 per hour Umbrella | Inside IR35 | 52-week contract | ASAP start