Quantity Surveyor (Freelance / Contract)
Location: Plymouth (Devonport Dockyard)
Rate: £500 – £700+ per day (DOE)
Contract Type: Freelance / Contract
Duration: Long-term – work secured through 2031 and beyond
The Opportunity
We're seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support a long-term programme of works within Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth. This is a freelance contract role offering strong day rates, long-term security, and exposure to complex, high-value defence infrastructure projects.
With work secured well into the next decade, this role offers genuine continuity rather than short-term contract churn.
Key Responsibilities
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Full commercial management of Dockyard-based contracts from pre-contract through final account
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Cost planning, forecasting and reporting across multiple workstreams
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Preparation, submission and agreement of interim applications and final accounts
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Management and negotiation of variations, compensation events and change control
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Procurement and commercial management of subcontractors and suppliers
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Supporting project teams with commercial advice and risk mitigation
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Ensuring compliance with contract terms (NEC / bespoke defence contracts where applicable)
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Maintaining accurate commercial records and reporting to senior management
Requirements
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Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor on complex construction, infrastructure or engineering projects
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Strong understanding of contract administration and cost control
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Experience working on defence, marine, nuclear, infrastructure or secure sites is highly desirable
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Comfortable operating in a regulated, compliance-driven environment
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Ability to work on-site in Plymouth as required
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Security clearance, or the ability to obtain it - Required