Senior Quantity Surveyor (Pre-Contract)

About the role

KBR is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong experience in procuring infrastructure projects to lead pre-contract commercial activities, with a focus on NEC4-based forms of contract. The role covers developing procurement strategies, contract management plans and ITT processes, and managing the tender process end to end, including documentation, bid evaluation and supplier negotiations. It is a hybrid position with three days per week in the office in Glasgow City Centre.

Key responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies, contract management plans and ITT processes, including supporting competitive and compliant tender submissions
• Manage the tender process end to end: prepare documentation, evaluate bids commercially and negotiate with suppliers for best value
• Provide input into commercial strategy, risk management and value engineering during early project stages
• Prepare commercial inputs to Scope
• Contribute to cost planning, estimating and benchmarking
• Identify commercial risks and pricing issues
• Engage stakeholders across bid, design and delivery teams

Required profile

• Proven experience in pre-contract and tendering on major infrastructure projects
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills
• MRICS and/or MCIPS preferred
• SC clearance required; UK residency and nationality restrictions apply because of the secure nature of the project

Required skills

• Strong understanding of NEC4 contracts (ECC/PSC), including pricing mechanisms and risk allocation
• Tender preparation, evaluation and negotiation