Overview
As Senior Quantity Surveyor you will own the commercial and contractual delivery of a major Data Centre project. You will interface with the Client's commercial teams, manage procurement and subcontractors, and lead cost, risk, and change control activities. The role sits within a global engineering contractor with a track record in complex, high-spec projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve commercial objectives and support project performance against budget and schedule. This opportunity offers exposure to large-scale, mission-critical environments and the chance to shape commercial delivery on a major UK project.
Pay / Benefits
- Competitive annual leave
- Company pension contributions
- Private healthcare benefits
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance and wellbeing support
- CPD and professional chartership support
Responsibilities
- Own and manage commercial and contractual requirements through the project lifecycle
- Interface with the Client's Commercial and Contract teams
- Procurement management, including subcontractor engagement
- Conduct cost and risk analysis
- Review correspondence from Employer/Design Team/subcontractors and address critical contractual matters
- Manage commercial aspects of subcontractor packages
- Prepare and manage costing, margin, and cashflow reporting
- Oversee change control procedures and cost agreements with the client
- Support the wider project team to meet commercial objectives
- Monitor performance against budget, programme, and contract requirements
Key requirements
- Third-level qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or related discipline
- 5+ years' experience as Project QS or Senior QS
- Experience on large-scale construction or engineering projects
- Strong civil engineering experience
- Experience in electrical and/or mechanical engineering environments
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet demanding deadlines
- Confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels
- Strong subcontractor and client management skills
- Ability to work as part of a high-performing project team
- stakeholder influence
- attention to detail
- effective communication
- costing, margin and cashflow reporting
- cost and risk analysis
- change control procedures
Quantity Surveyors - All Levels - Glasgow employer: NES Fircroft
At NES Fircroft, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration in the power technology sector. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through comprehensive training programs and hands-on support, ensuring that our team members thrive in their roles while contributing to cutting-edge projects. Located in a vibrant area, we provide a unique opportunity to work with industry leaders, enhancing your career in a supportive and forward-thinking culture.
