Quantity Surveyor - Defence

First Task; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK contractor is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial aspects of high-profile projects within Faslane Naval Base. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £60k, car allowance, and a generous benefits package. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying, NEC experience, and the ability to work in a secure environment. This is an excellent long-term opportunity with career progression in a unique setting.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Accommodation provided

Generous tax-free subsistence allowance

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Proven experience working for a main contractor within the infrastructure or defence sector.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial processes.

Responsibilities

• Managing commercial and contractual aspects of projects from procurement to final account.
• Preparing and managing budgets, cost plans, and valuations.
• Working closely with project managers to ensure financial control.

Skills

NEC experience

Cost management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

Location: Faslane

Sector: Refurbishment | Civils | Marine

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

About the Opportunity

Our client, a leading UK contractor, is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team delivering a series of complex and high-profile projects within Faslane Naval Base. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a long-term programme of works across refurbishment, civil engineering, and marine infrastructure sectors — all within one of the country's most secure and strategically important sites. We are looking for individuals ideally with NEC experience.

On offer is a salary up to £60k plus car allowance, bonus, accommodation provided alongside an extremely generous tax free subsistence allowance for anyone staying away from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing commercial and contractual aspects of multiple live projects from procurement through to final account.
• Preparing and managing budgets, cost plans, and valuations.
• Administering subcontracts, including payments, variations, and change management.
• Working closely with project managers and site teams to ensure financial control and value for money.
• Supporting the commercial team with forecasting, risk management, and reporting.

About You

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Chartered (MRICS) or working towards professional accreditation (desirable).
• Proven experience working for a main contractor within the infrastructure or defence sector.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts, cost management, and commercial processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a secure, regulated environment (security clearance will be required).

Why Apply?

• Work with a respected contractor on a secure, high-value project portfolio.
• Long-term pipeline of works within a unique and challenging environment.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and career progression opportunities.

How to Apply

If you're a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking your next long-term opportunity and have the experience and professionalism to work on one of the UK's most significant defence sites, then send your CV.