Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Glasgow (Hybrid Working)
Sector: Nuclear Defence / Major Infrastructure
Job Type: Permanent

About Westlakes Recruit

Westlakes Recruit is a specialist recruitment partner supporting some of the UK''s most significant engineering, infrastructure and defence programmes. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a leading organisation operating within the Nuclear Defence sector.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a major programme delivering critical national infrastructure and supporting the UK''s long-term defence capability. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading pre-contract commercial activities, driving procurement strategy and ensuring robust commercial governance across complex projects.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in infrastructure, engineering, defence, nuclear or major construction projects. The role will focus on pre-contract commercial management, procurement and tendering activities, with particular emphasis on NEC3 and NEC4 forms of contract.
Working closely with bid teams, engineering, planning, procurement and project delivery functions, you will provide commercial expertise throughout the procurement lifecycle, ensuring projects are positioned for successful delivery from the outset.

Key Responsibilities



Commercial and Procurement Leadership

• Lead and manage pre-contract commercial activities across major infrastructure and engineering projects.
• Develop and implement procurement and commercial strategies aligned with project objectives and client requirements.
• Support business planning and decision-making through robust commercial analysis and reporting.
• Ensure commercial governance and compliance throughout the tendering and procurement process.

Cost Planning and Estimating

• Prepare detailed cost plans, estimates and benchmarking exercises.
• Produce commercial appraisals to support investment and procurement decisions.
• Develop accurate pricing strategies and cost models for major project opportunities.
• Monitor cost assumptions and commercial risks throughout the bid process.

Tender Management

• Prepare tender documentation and commercial submission requirements.
• Manage tender processes from issue through evaluation and contract award.
• Undertake detailed tender evaluations, commercial assessments and negotiations.
• Support supplier and subcontractor engagement activities.

NEC Contract Management

• Assist with the preparation, review and administration of NEC3 and NEC4 contract documentation.
• Ensure commercial schedules and contractual documentation are accurate and compliant.
• Provide advice on contractual obligations, risks and commercial considerations.
• Support the development of contract strategies aligned to project requirements.

Risk Management

• Identify, assess and quantify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Develop mitigation strategies to minimise commercial exposure.
• Support the preparation of risk assessments and commercial risk registers.
• Ensure risk considerations are incorporated into procurement and commercial strategies.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including engineering, planning, procurement and project delivery functions.
• Build effective working relationships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Provide commercial advice and support to project teams and senior management.
• Influence decision-making through the provision of commercially sound recommendations.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveying role within major infrastructure, engineering, defence, nuclear or construction projects.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of NEC3 and NEC4 forms of contract.
• Experience leading procurement and tendering activities within complex project environments.
• Excellent commercial awareness with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience preparing cost plans, estimates, commercial appraisals and risk assessments.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to interpret technical, contractual and commercial information effectively.
• High level of attention to detail with strong organisational and time management skills.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Membership of, or working towards membership of, a recognised professional body such as RICS, CICES or equivalent is desirable.

What''s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on nationally significant nuclear defence and infrastructure programmes.
• Hybrid working arrangement providing flexibility between office and home working.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Exposure to complex, high-value projects within a highly regulated environment.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Collaborative working culture focused on innovation, safety and operational excellence.

About the Client

Our client is a leading provider of engineering, construction and infrastructure services, delivering critical projects across highly regulated sectors including defence, nuclear, energy and industrial infrastructure. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and project delivery, they continue to play a key role in supporting some of the UK''s most important national programmes.

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For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Westlakes Recruit.
Westlakes Recruit is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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