Quantity Surveyor – Full Time – Glasgow

August 29, 2026
Urgent

Job Description

Job Title Quantity Surveyor NEC4 Professional Services Contract Specialist

Summary Were looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support a major defence-related infrastructure programme in Glasgow. This role is ideal for someone with in-depth NEC4 contract knowledge and strong commercial governance skills, capable of operating in a secure and highly regulated environment. Youll be engaged via NRL on an Umbrella or PAYE basis for a 12-month inside IR35 contract, contributing to a nationally significant project.

Salary Contract (inside IR35) competitive umbrella and PAYE rates.

Location and Working Pattern Hybrid role based in Glasgow, with on-site presence required 35 days each week.

Client Overview Join a leading joint-venture delivery team driving forward a high-profile defence infrastructure programme. Working in close collaboration, this role offers involvement at the heart of a major national initiative.

Responsibilities

  • Administer NEC4 Professional Services Contracts (PSC) including early warnings and compensation events.
  • Provide commercial governance and maintain contractual compliance.
  • Support change management processes across the programme.
  • Engage stakeholders and manage interfaces in a joint-venture environment.
  • Monitor cost control and contract performance throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Ensure rigorous adherence to security and regulatory requirements.

Must-have Requirements

  • Extensive NEC4 experience, ideally PSC, with strong grasp of contract administration.
  • Current SC clearance or eligibility to obtain it.
  • British sole nationality from birth (mandatory due to project restrictions).
  • Proven commercial and contractual experience within large infrastructure or defence projects.
  • Ability to work confidently in a joint-venture setting with multiple stakeholders.
  • Flexibility to work on-site in Glasgow 35 days per week and operate inside IR35.

Nice-to-have Skills

  • Experience supporting long-term, high-security engineering or defence frameworks.
  • Strong understanding of project controls and risk management.

Benefits

  • 12-month contract on a nationally significant programme.
  • Competitive umbrella and PAYE rates aligned with senior commercial specialists.
  • Hybrid working with access to a modern central Glasgow office.

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Salary: £48 – £61/hour

Job Type: Contract

Location: Glasgow

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