Senior Quantity Surveyor

Soben; Paisley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Soben, part of Accenture, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Glasgow team, delivering a major long-term infrastructure framework across utilities and energy sectors. You will provide commercial leadership across a portfolio of projects, ensuring robust cost management, contract administration, and proactive change control.

We value candidates with extensive QS experience in infrastructure, NEC contracts, and a collaborative, proactive approach to project delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Professional membership with RICS, CIOB, ICES, or equivalent (preferred).
• Non-degree qualified candidates with substantial relevant experience will also be considered.
• IOSH certification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Act as the commercial lead across a portfolio of infrastructure and utilities projects.
• Deliver effective commercial management from project inception through to close-out.
• Administer and manage contracts, ensuring compliance with all contractual obligations and commercial procedures.
• Manage cost reporting, forecasting, risk management, and change control processes.
• Review and assess compensation events, early warning notices, variations, claims, and contractor applications for payment.
• Provide commercial and procurement advice to project teams and stakeholders.
• Lead contractor and supplier commercial discussions and negotiations.
• Work collaboratively with programme managers, project managers, planners, and technical delivery teams to support successful project delivery.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities, providing proactive recommendations to mitigate risk and maximise value.
• Support tendering and procurement activities, including preparation of tender documentation, tender evaluations, and contract award recommendations.
• Prepare and present commercial reports to senior client stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate administration of NEC contracts and associated commercial processes.
• Assist with dispute avoidance and resolution, supporting the preparation of contractual positions when required.
• Mentor and support junior commercial team members to drive capability growth and professional development.

Skills

NEC contracts

Contract administration

Cost reporting

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

RICS/CIOB/ICES membership

Non-degree qualified with substantial experience

IOSH certification

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Utilities & Infrastructure Framework (Glasgow)

Soben, part of Accenture, is an award-winning construction consultancy with bold ambitions and a clear trajectory for growth. Since launching in 2011, we have built a reputation for technical excellence, client focus, and delivery certainty. Now, we are entering a transformative new chapter.

About the Opportunity

Due to continued growth, Soben, part of Accenture, is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Glasgow team, supporting the delivery of a major long-term infrastructure framework.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a high-performing commercial team delivering critical projects across the utilities and infrastructure sector. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in electrical transmission, power networks, utilities, renewable energy, or wider infrastructure projects.

Working closely with our client and key delivery partners, you will provide commercial leadership across a portfolio of projects, ensuring robust cost management, contract administration, change control, and commercial governance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

In this role you will:

• Act as the commercial lead across a portfolio of infrastructure and utilities projects.
• Deliver effective commercial management from project inception through to close-out.
• Administer and manage contracts, ensuring compliance with all contractual obligations and commercial procedures.
• Manage cost reporting, forecasting, risk management, and change control processes.
• Review and assess compensation events, early warning notices, variations, claims, and contractor applications for payment.
• Provide commercial and procurement advice to project teams and stakeholders.
• Lead contractor and supplier commercial discussions and negotiations.
• Work collaboratively with programme managers, project managers, planners, and technical delivery teams to support successful project delivery.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities, providing proactive recommendations to mitigate risk and maximise value.
• Support tendering and procurement activities, including preparation of tender documentation, tender evaluations, and contract award recommendations.
• Prepare and present commercial reports to senior client stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate administration of NEC contracts and associated commercial processes.
• Assist with dispute avoidance and resolution, supporting the preparation of contractual positions when required.
• Mentor and support junior commercial team members to drive capability growth and professional development.

About You

We are looking for individuals who combine strong commercial expertise with a proactive, collaborative approach to project delivery.

Essential Experience

• Significant Quantity Surveying experience within infrastructure, utilities, energy, power, transportation, or major capital projects.
• Demonstrable experience managing complex, high-value contracts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Strong understanding and practical application of NEC contracts, particularly NEC3 and/or NEC4.
• Experience administering change management, compensation events, variations, and contractor accounts.
• Excellent commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong reporting, negotiation, and analytical capabilities.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in one or more of the following:

• Electrical Transmission & Distribution
• Power Networks
• Renewable Energy Infrastructure
• Utilities Frameworks
• Major Civil Infrastructure
• Energy Transition Programmes
• Transmission Substations and Grid Connections

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Professional membership with RICS, CIOB, ICES, or equivalent (preferred).
• Non-degree qualified candidates with substantial relevant experience will also be considered.
• IOSH certification would be advantageous.

Why Join Soben?

At Soben, we are rewriting the rules of construction consultancy.

We are a team of ambitious professionals who genuinely care about delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients. We combine entrepreneurial thinking with technical excellence and provide our people with opportunities to take ownership, make an impact, and accelerate their careers.

Grow With Us

Our people are our greatest asset. You will benefit from:

• Structured professional development and training
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Exposure to major UK and international projects
• Access to Accenture's global learning and development resources
• The opportunity to work alongside industry-leading professionals across infrastructure and capital projects

If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to play a key role on a major infrastructure framework in Glasgow, with exposure to critical utilities and electrical transmission projects, we would love to hear from you.