Quantity Surveyor
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£48,600
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2453 (99% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £48,600, and NES Fircroft is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2453 Quantity surveyors Most likely code | £34,100 | £38,900 | £43,800 | £48,600 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Levels: Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor
Scope: Data Centres / Mission Critical
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Employment Type: Permanent
The Opportunity
Our client is an established provider of integrated Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering solutions, delivering complex projects across sectors including Data Centres, Energy, Power, Renewables, Pharmaceutical and other high-specification environments.
With a strong presence across the UK and Europe, the organisation has an established track record of delivering large-scale, technically complex projects for major international clients.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong M&E and/or construction experience to join an established international contractor and play a key role in the commercial delivery of a major Data Centre project.
If you have experience working within Data Centres, Mission Critical, M&E, Engineering or other complex construction environments, we'd be keen to hear from you.
The Role
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing the commercial and contractual aspects of the project throughout its lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Managing and taking ownership of commercial and contractual requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
- Acting as a key interface with the Client's Commercial and Contract teams.
- Managing project procurement, including subcontractor packages.
- Conducting detailed cost and risk analysis.
- Reviewing correspondence from the Employer, Design Team and subcontractors to identify contractually critical matters.
- Managing the commercial aspects of subcontractor relationships.
- Preparing project costing, margin and cashflow reports.
Requirements
- A third-level qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related discipline.
- Previous experience working as a Project Quantity Surveyor.
- For more senior positions, 5+ years' relevant experience is preferred.
- Experience within civil engineering, electrical infrastructure, M&E or major construction projects.
- Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
- Confidence communicating and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience managing subcontractors and commercial packages.
- The ability to work effectively within a high-performing project environment.
- A willingness to work internationally and, where applicable, on a rotational basis.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
- 25 days' annual leave.
- Rotation options available.
- Accommodation provided for rotational candidates.
- Flights home provided as part of the rotation package.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Educational assistance.
- CPD and professional chartership support.
- Opportunities to work on major international engineering and infrastructure projects.
The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong M&E and/or construction experience to join an established international contractor and play a key role in the commercial delivery of a major Data Centre project.
If you have experience working within Data Centres, Mission Critical, M&E, Engineering or other complex construction environments, we'd be keen to hear from you.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with NES Fircroft, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Quantity surveyors (SOC 2453) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~44k in sample- Middle half £39,416–64,948
- Median £52,364
- Going rate £48,600
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £34,100–43,800
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. NES Fircroft holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2453 going rate of £48,600. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.