Senior Quantity Surveyor

Matchtech; Corsham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor for a pivotal role in a major defence infrastructure project in Corsham, England. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in quantity surveying, a degree in a related field, and SC/DV clearance. Responsibilities include cost reporting, contractor management, and financial decision support. This is a contract position within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience on multi-million-pound projects.
• Sole UK National with SC/DV clearance (willingness to obtain DV).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Producing accurate cost reports, forecasts, and cash flows.
• Challenging contractor estimates for transparency.
• Supporting financial assurance and business cases.
• Driving cost efficiency and identifying value strategies.
• Managing change control and supporting negotiations.
• Attending progress and cost review meetings.
• Promoting commercial awareness and supporting dispute resolution.

Skills

Quantity surveying on large-scale infrastructure projects

Knowledge of NEC contracts

Effective communication

Cost, risk, and schedule management

Adaptability in high-paced environments

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Defence Infrastructure Projects (DV Cleared)

Overview

Location: Corsham. Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to take on a career-defining role within one of the UK’s most complex and high-profile infrastructure programmes? We’re seeking a commercially astute professional with SC/DV clearance (willingness to obtain DV) to join a multi-disciplinary team driving the successful delivery of a major defence construction project.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial and contractual success of a large-scale infrastructure programme. Working within an NEC4 contract environment, you’ll provide trusted commercial governance, ensuring value for money while supporting strategic decision-making across the project lifecycle.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Producing accurate cost reports, forecasts, and cash flows.
• Challenging and validating contractor estimates to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Supporting the development of robust business cases and financial assurance.
• Driving cost efficiency and identifying value-adding strategies.
• Managing change control and supporting contract negotiations.
• Attending progress and cost review meetings, ensuring data-driven insights guide decision-making.
• Promoting commercial awareness and supporting dispute resolution when required.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in quantity surveying on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts and civils infrastructure estimating.
• Ability to constructively challenge, influence, and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Strong grasp of the interplay between cost, risk, and schedule.
• Resilient, adaptable, and confident working in a high-paced, demanding environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management (RICS / CIOB preferred).
• 10+ years’ experience on multi-million-pound projects.
• Sole UK National with SC/DV clearance (willingness to obtain DV).
• Full UK driving licence.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Quality Assurance

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing and Construction

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