Job Description
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Defence Projects (Client Side)
Location: London (1/2 day in the office)
Type: Permanent or Contract
Security Clearance: SC Cleared (Desired)
Eligibility: Must hold a British Passport
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a client-side team delivering high-profile defence and secure infrastructure projects across the UK. This is a key role supporting the commercial management of complex programmes, ensuring robust cost control, contract administration, and value delivery across the project lifecycle.
You will work closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders, providing commercial leadership and ensuring compliance within highly regulated environments.
Key Responsibilities
Lead all commercial and cost management activities across defence projects
Administer and manage contracts in accordance with NEC3/NEC4 forms of contract
Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports
Manage change control processes, including compensation events
Provide commercial advice to project teams and senior stakeholders
Undertake risk and value management to optimise project outcomes
Review and challenge contractor submissions, applications, and final accounts
Ensure compliance with governance, audit, and defence sector requirements
Support procurement activities including tender evaluation and contract award
Requirements
Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor within infrastructure, defence, or major projects
Strong working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts (essential)
Experience working in a client-side or consultancy environment
Ability to operate within highly regulated or secure project environments
Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or similar
Membership of RICS or working towards chartership (desirable)
Must hold a British Passport
SC Clearance (current or previously held) highly desirable
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
