Senior Quantity Surveyor: Civil & Infrastructure Delivery

United Infrastructure Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

United Infrastructure is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to lead day-to-day commercial activities across the full project lifecycle. You will handle NEC-based contract administration, subcontractor negotiations, and robust cost reporting to ensure commercial success.

The role requires 2–5 years’ experience in civils/construction, strong numeracy, and excellent communication. You will travel as required and join a team delivering vital UK infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• BSc in Quantity Surveying, business or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with 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 civils/construction experience desirable.
• Full UK driving licence and travel flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Contract administration in line with NEC 3 (Options A, B, C & E).
• Subcontractor negotiations and contract management.
• Payment applications for Client and Subcontractor.
• Forecasting and performance tracking for Client and Subcontractors.
• Project risk management and daily risk reviews.
• Site visits for subcontractor assessments.
• Identify, notify and manage compensation events/variations.
• Create and manage cost-to-complete reporting.
• Deliver budget, cost and change reporting.
• Contribute to Cost Value Reconciliation and Earned Value analyses.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Excellent diligence

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Accurate work under deadlines

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying or related field

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

United Infrastructure is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to lead day-to-day commercial activities across the full project lifecycle. You will handle NEC-based contract administration, subcontractor negotiations, and robust cost reporting to ensure commercial success.

The role requires 2–5 years’ experience in civils/construction, strong numeracy, and excellent communication. You will travel as required and join a team delivering vital UK infrastructure projects.