Defence Quantity Surveyor - SC Cleared, Hybrid

Turner & Townsend; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in the UK Defence sector is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our Defence team, delivering cost control and estimating on high-profile programmes.

You will work across South East, South West and Midlands, spending about 60% on client sites and Turner offices, with hybrid arrangements. A relevant estimating/QS qualification is essential, and UK MoD Security Clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Essential: Estimating, Quantity Surveying or Cost Engineering qualification.
• Experience in Infrastructure sector (Rail, air, power, highways).
• Strong MS Office skills and client-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish relationships with clients and project teams.
• Administer contracts in line with project objectives and policies.
• Provide cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting to budget.
• Monitor cost variance and contract cash flow; ensure timely applications.
• Collaborate with client and contractor teams to deliver KPIs and value engineering.
• Manage contract change within governance and best practices.
• Support Estimating good practice within Turner & Townsend.
• Assist in achieving departmental objectives.
• Stay updated on developments in own technical area to advise.

Skills

Client-facing

Cost control

Forecasting

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Degree in Estimating/QS/Cost Eng

Tools

MS Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Turner & Townsend in the UK Defence sector is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our Defence team, delivering cost control and estimating on high-profile programmes.

You will work across South East, South West and Midlands, spending about 60% on client sites and Turner offices, with hybrid arrangements. A relevant estimating/QS qualification is essential, and UK MoD Security Clearance is required.