Senior Quantity Surveyor (Pre-Contract)

KBR Careers; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor (Pre-Contract) to lead procurement strategies and ITT processes for infrastructure projects in Glasgow. The role focuses on NEC4-based contracts, with end-to-end tender management and supplier negotiations to ensure best value.

Hybrid working arrangement available with three days in Glasgow City Centre office. Applicants with MRICS and/or MCIPS are preferred, and experience in pre-contract and tendering across major infrastructure is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in pre-contract and tendering within major infrastructure projects.
• Preference for MRICS and/or MCIPS credentials.
• Strong understanding of NEC4 contracts (ECC/PSC) and pricing mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Cost planning, estimating, and benchmarking.
• Tender preparation, evaluation, and negotiation.
• Procurement strategy development.
• Commercial risk identification and pricing.
• Stakeholder engagement across bid, design, and delivery teams.

Skills

Cost planning

Estimating

Tendering

Procurement strategy

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Education

MRICS

MCIPS

Tools

NEC4 contracts

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Pre-Contract)

Simply put, at KBR, we do things that matter. Every day, our people work together to deliver solutions that are helping solve the great challenges and opportunities of our time, including climate change, national security, energy transition and security, cybersecurity, space exploration, and more. We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong experience in the procurement of infrastructure projects to lead pre-contract commercial activities, with a focus on NEC4-based forms of Contract. The role will involve developing procurement strategies, contract management plans, and ITT processes (including supporting competitive and compliant tender submissions). You will manage the tender process end-to-end, including preparation of documentation, commercial evaluation of bids, and supplier negotiations to achieve best value outcomes. A strong understanding of NEC4 contracts (ECC/PSC) is essential, including pricing mechanisms, risk allocation, and preparation of commercial inputs to Scope. You will provide key input into commercial strategy, risk management, and value engineering during early project stages.

Key responsibilities

• Cost planning, estimating, and benchmarking.
• Tender preparation, evaluation, and negotiation.
• Procurement strategy development.
• Commercial risk identification and pricing.
• Stakeholder engagement across bid, design, and delivery teams.

Candidates should have proven experience in pre-contract and tendering within major infrastructure projects, with strong commercial acumen and analytical skills. MRICS and/or MCIPS preferred.

Location

Location The role is Hybrid where 3 days per week will be spent in the office in Glasgow City Centre.

Security Requirements

SC Clearance Due to the secure nature of this project, restrictions in relation to UK residency and nationality will apply.

Company culture

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. Find out more about life at KBR. About KBR Culture Change the World! KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.