Senior Quantity Surveyor (Project Delivery)

Core Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Group in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery of major infrastructure programmes in the UK nuclear defence sector. You will manage contracts from award to final account, maximise commercial performance and ensure contractual compliance.

The role requires post‑contract QS experience, NEC3/NEC4 knowledge, subcontractor accounts, and strong forecasting and reporting skills. Hybrid working with office and home-based arrangements in Scotland.

Qualifications

• Post-contract experience in managing commercial delivery of projects.
• Strong NEC3/NEC4 contract knowledge.
• Experience handling subcontractor accounts and final accounts.
• Excellent forecasting, reporting and CVR skills.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial delivery across major engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Administer NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.
• Prepare valuations, applications for payment and cost reports.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments and final accounts.
• Assess and manage compensation events and contract variations.
• Produce accurate forecasts, CVRs and commercial reporting.
• Identify commercial risks and mitigation strategies.
• Support project managers with commercial advice.
• Ensure contractual compliance throughout project delivery.
• Build relationships with clients, suppliers and stakeholders.

Skills

Post-contract QS experience

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Subcontractor accounts

Forecasting & reporting

Negotiation & stakeholder mgmt

Infra/defence/nuclear sectors

QS/CM degree

RICS/CICES advantageous

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Project Delivery) - Glasgow

Location: Glasgow

Working Pattern: Hybrid - Office and Home-Based Working

Sector: Nuclear Defence / Major Infrastructure

Salary: Up to £75,000

We are recruiting an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of major infrastructure programmes within the UK nuclear defence sector.

This role is focused on project delivery and post-contract commercial management, ensuring commercial performance is maintained throughout project execution.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will manage the commercial delivery of projects from contract award through to final account, working closely with project teams to maximise commercial performance while ensuring contractual compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial delivery across major engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Administer NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.
• Prepare valuations, applications for payment and cost reports.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments and final accounts.
• Assess and manage compensation events and contract variations.
• Produce accurate forecasts, CVRs and commercial reporting.
• Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support project managers with commercial advice.
• Ensure contractual compliance throughout project delivery.
• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers and project stakeholders.

Skills & Experience

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong post-contract Quantity Surveying experience.
• Excellent knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts and final accounts.
• Strong commercial reporting and forecasting skills.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience within infrastructure, defence, engineering, construction or nuclear sectors.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Membership of RICS or CICES would be advantageous.

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of the projects, the successful candidate may be required to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of UK security clearance.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering nationally important infrastructure programmes while developing your career within one of the UK's most secure and technically challenging sectors