Quantity Surveyor

Advertised by Hays Construction and Property

Location
Glasgow
Salary
£400 - £500 a day Outside IR35 Day Rate
Job type
Temporary
Sector
Construction
Remote working
Yes
Posted
30 October 2026
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Job description

Your new company

Our client is anestablished civil engineering contractor delivering a diverse range ofinfrastructure projects across Scotland. Due to continued workload, they arelooking to appoint an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to join theircommercial team in Glasgow on a long-term basis.

Your new role

AsQuantity Surveyor, you will provide commercial support across civil engineeringprojects, working closely with project managers, site teams, subcontractors andthe wider commercial team.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Managing the commercial aspects of live civil engineering projects
  • Subcontractor procurement, appointment and management
  • Preparing valuations and applications for payment
  • Managing variations, compensation events and project change
  • Cost forecasting, reporting and CVRs
  • Identifying commercial risks and opportunities
  • Supporting contractual administration and maintaining accurate records
  • Preparing and negotiating final accounts
  • Working closely with operational teams to monitor project performance
  • Building effective relationships with clients and subcontractors


What you'll need to succeed

  • Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a civil engineering contractor
  • Strong contractor-side commercial experience
  • Good working knowledge of NEC contracts
  • Experience across infrastructure, water, utilities, marine, energy or heavy civils would be advantageous
  • Strong subcontractor procurement and management experience
  • Experience managing valuations, variations, forecasting and final accounts
  • Commercially aware with strong negotiation and communication skills
  • Ability to work closely with project and site-based teams
  • Quantity Surveying qualification or relevant industry experience


What you'll get in return

  • Long-term freelance opportunity
  • Competitive day rate, dependent on experience
  • Glasgow-based role
  • Opportunity to work with an established Scottish civil engineering contractor
  • Strong pipeline of ongoing infrastructure work
  • Potential for continued contract opportunities across future projects


What you need to do now

Ifyou're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copyof your CV, or call us now.

Ifthis job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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