Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Remote (UK) with ad-hoc visits to UK-based US Air Force sites (e.g., Lakenheath/Feltwell, Mildenhall, Fairford, Croughton, Menwith/Fylingdales and others)

Rate: Circa £65–£70 per hour (Umbrella)

Clearance: SC required on application

Overview

We’re supporting an established Defence & Security client delivering the QSSP Programme for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO). We’re looking for experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors / Commercial Professionals to join a high-performing team focused on cost efficiency, contract compliance, and commercial assurance across a varied portfolio of infrastructure works.

This is a remote-first contract, with occasional on-site presence required at key bases.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll provide pre- and post-contract QS / commercial support, including:

* Estimating and cost planning

* Procurement support and cost assurance

* Commercial management and financial control across multiple projects

* Ensuring NEC3 compliance, identifying cost efficiencies and savings

* Stakeholder engagement within an embedded (often co-located) client team environment

* (Depending on experience) leading workstreams/teams and mentoring colleagues

What we’re looking for

Essential:

* Proven experience in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management (senior level)

* Strong working knowledge of NEC3 contracts

* SC Clearance (must be in place/obtainable and required upon application)

* Strong communication skills and confidence working with multiple stakeholders

Desirable:

* MRICS / AssocRICS (or working towards)

* Background in infrastructure / public sector / defence environments

* Tools exposure such as CostX and/or CEMAR

* Leadership/mentoring experience