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Managing Quantity Surveyor

CV-Library South Lanarkshire Posted 02 Oct 2026 Closing: 01 Jan 0001
Contract Hybrid

Role Description & Overview

Rate: £750 per day Umbrella PAYE

Location: South Lanarkshire

Working Pattern: 45 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Length of Contract: Until June 2027

Start: ASAP

Are you an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor with a background in major infrastructure, utilities or power projects looking for your next contract opportunity within the Transmission & Distribution sector?

We are looking for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join a major energy infrastructure contractor, working within their Overhead Lines Commercial Team on a project based in South Lanarkshire.

You will take a key role in the commercial management of the project, working closely with the project and commercial teams to maximise profitability, manage commercial risk and ensure effective contract and subcontract management. 

The role will cover financial reporting, forecasting, compensation events, variations, claims, subcontractor management and CVRs, so we are looking for someone with strong commercial experience and a good working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts. 

Managing the commercial performance of the project

Preparing commercial reports, claims and contractual documentation

Managing and monitoring project risks and maintaining risk registers

Managing subcontractors and suppliers, including quotations, valuations, variations, claims and final accounts

Managing compensation events, variations and contract costs

Identifying delays, changes and potential commercial claims

Producing financial reports, forecasts and cost/value reconciliations

Working closely with Project Managers and the wider commercial team

Maintaining accurate commercial and site records

Supporting improvements to commercial processes and project profitability 

Requirements

Previous experience as a Managing Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor

Strong major infrastructure or utilities experience

Electrical Transmission / Overhead Lines experience would be highly advantageous

Strong knowledge of NEC3 and/or NEC4

Experience with compensation events, variations and claims

Strong subcontract management experience

Experience producing CVRs and commercial forecasts

Good knowledge of contract costing and contract law

Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills

Quantity Surveying qualification

Standard DBS check

CSCS preferred 

This is an Inside IR35 position, offering £750 per day PAYE, with the initial contract running until 27 June 2027.

We are interviewing for this position immediately. For more information, please click APPLY NOW or call Isabelle Lock on (phone number removed)

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Key Details
  • Date Posted: 02 Oct 2026
  • Location: South Lanarkshire
  • Employment: Contract
  • Workplace: Hybrid
  • Specialism: Engineering
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