Senior Quantity Surveyor

ERSG Ltd; Milton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ERSG Ltd is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor on a freelance basis for a major infrastructure programme in Glasgow. The role requires ownership of commercial delivery, cost control and contract management across large packages, with a hybrid working pattern.

The successful candidate will lead cost forecasting, manage variations and risk, and work closely with project teams and stakeholders to drive commercial performance in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Background in infrastructure, engineering or major construction.
• Strong commercial and contract management experience.
• Experience managing change, cost and risk.
• Excellent stakeholder and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and contractual activities across allocated projects/packages.
• Lead cost control, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Manage variations, change and commercial risk.
• Prepare and negotiate contracts and subcontracts.
• Manage subcontractor and supply chain relationships.
• Support commercial governance and project reporting.
• Work closely with project teams and key stakeholders.

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Regulated environments

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Freelance

Location: Glasgow – Hybrid

Contract: Freelance / Contract

Duration: Long-term:

We are looking for experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors to join a major infrastructure programme in Glasgow. This is a strong opportunity to work on a large-scale, technically complex programme within a highly regulated environment, with a long-term contract and hybrid working.

The Role

You will take ownership of the commercial delivery of major infrastructure and engineering packages, ensuring strong cost control, contractual compliance and commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and contractual activities across allocated projects/packages
• Lead cost control, forecasting and financial reporting
• Manage variations, change and commercial risk
• Prepare and negotiate contracts and subcontracts
• Manage subcontractor and supply chain relationships
• Support commercial governance and project reporting
• Work closely with project teams and key stakeholders

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Background in infrastructure, engineering or major construction
• Strong commercial and contract management experience
• Experience managing change, cost and risk
• Excellent stakeholder and negotiation skills
• Comfortable working within regulated or complex project environments