Senior Quantity Surveyor – Defence Infrastructure Projects (DV Cleared)
Overview
Location: Corsham. Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to take on a career-defining role within one of the UK’s most complex and high-profile infrastructure programmes? We’re seeking a commercially astute professional with SC/DV clearance (willingness to obtain DV) to join a multi-disciplinary team driving the successful delivery of a major defence construction project.
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial and contractual success of a large-scale infrastructure programme. Working within an NEC4 contract environment, you’ll provide trusted commercial governance, ensuring value for money while supporting strategic decision-making across the project lifecycle.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Producing accurate cost reports, forecasts, and cash flows.
- Challenging and validating contractor estimates to ensure transparency and accountability.
- Supporting the development of robust business cases and financial assurance.
- Driving cost efficiency and identifying value-adding strategies.
- Managing change control and supporting contract negotiations.
- Attending progress and cost review meetings, ensuring data-driven insights guide decision-making.
- Promoting commercial awareness and supporting dispute resolution when required.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in quantity surveying on large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts and civils infrastructure estimating.
- Ability to constructively challenge, influence, and communicate effectively at all levels.
- Strong grasp of the interplay between cost, risk, and schedule.
- Resilient, adaptable, and confident working in a high-paced, demanding environment.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management (RICS / CIOB preferred).
- 10+ years’ experience on multi-million-pound projects.
- Sole UK National with SC/DV clearance (willingness to obtain DV).
- Full UK driving licence.
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- Defense and Space Manufacturing and Construction
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