Quantity Surveyor - Defence Infra Projects & Billable Works

Mitie; Rosyth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

8 bank holidays

Job summary

Mitie in Scotland is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the Future Defence Infrastructure Services (FDIS) team, supporting the Ministry of Defence across South Scotland. You will lead commercial activities for a substantial Billable Works programme ranging from £25,000 to £5 million.

This role sits within a contract delivering a substantial £70–£80 million programme of works, including refurbishments, new builds and specialist defence infrastructure improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Quantity Surveying role.
• Experience delivering complex defence projects.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Manage contractual and commercial aspects of the Billable Works programme.
• Prepare subcontractor tender enquiries and assess returns.
• Negotiate contract variations with clients and subcontractors.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and monthly reporting.
• Monitor project performance and mitigate commercial risk.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Contract negotiation

Budgeting

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mitie in Scotland is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the Future Defence Infrastructure Services (FDIS) team, supporting the Ministry of Defence across South Scotland. You will lead commercial activities for a substantial Billable Works programme ranging from £25,000 to £5 million.

This role sits within a contract delivering a substantial £70–£80 million programme of works, including refurbishments, new builds and specialist defence infrastructure improvements.