Senior Quantity Surveyor – Utilities & Infrastructure (Glasgow)

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

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.