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