Construction Quantity Surveyor 18-month contract 24 hours per week £60 per hour - Inside IR35 Port Glasgow - Hybrid RESPONSIBILITIES: * Prepare cost estimates, budgets and cost plans * Monitor project costs, risks and financial exposure * Prepare financial reports, forecasts and cost reports * Manage procurement and tendering activities * Prepare tender documentation, BoQs and pricing schedules * Evaluate subcontractor and supplier tenders * Administer NEC construction contracts * Manage variations, change orders and contractual claims * Prepare interim valuations and final accounts * Assess subcontractor applications and payment certificates * Identify commercial risks and support value engineering * Liaise with clients, contractors, subcontractors and consultants * Provide commercial and contractual advice to project teams ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE: * Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction * Strong knowledge of UK construction practices * NEC contract experience * Strong commercial and financial awareness * Experience with cost management, procurement and contract administration * Experience managing variations, claims and final accounts * Strong numerical, analytical and negotiation skills * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills * Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines * Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related subject DESIRABLE: * RICS, CIOB or similar professional membership * Experience working on large-scale construction or transformation projects * Strong NEC contract administration experience * Experience within complex engineering, manufacturing or infrastructure environments