Senior Quantity Surveyor

Millbank Holdings Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a confidential defence infrastructure project near Reading. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing commercial aspects of a multi-million pound construction programme, requiring strong analytical skills and extensive experience in NEC contracts. Applicants must hold or be willing to undergo security clearance and have a proven track record in quantity surveying.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in quantity surveying on multi-million infrastructure projects.
• Deep understanding of NEC3/4 contracts.
• Effective communicator for presenting financial data.

Responsibilities

• Act as a commercial and contractual lead in project delivery.
• Develop and support business cases for funding.
• Produce and maintain cost reports and forecasts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder relationship management

Cost estimation

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying

Chartered status with RICS or CIOB

Job description

Do you currently hold active DV (Developed Vetting) security clearance, or are you willing and eligible to undergo the DV clearance process as a sole UK national?

Can you demonstrate at least 10 years of experience in quantity surveying or estimating on complex, £multi-million infrastructure projects using NEC3/4 contracts?

Are you able to commit to working on-site near Reading four days per week, with additional travel to a London site 2–3 days per week as needed?

If your answer is yes, we would love to hear from you so please read on for further information and get in touch now to avoid missing out!

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a confidential defence infrastructure project as part of the MoD’s long-term delivery Framework. This is a unique opportunity to play a key commercial role on a secure, £multi-million construction programme using NEC4 contracts. The role is based on-site near Reading four days per week, with occasional travel to London (2-3 days per week as required).

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Act as a commercial and contractual lead within a multi-functional project delivery team.
• Collaborate with external consultants to ensure accurate cost assurance and financial deliverables.
• Develop and support evidence-based business cases for defence infrastructure investment.
• Produce and maintain robust cost reports, cash flows, and forecasts.
• Provide oversight and assurance of contractor cost data, ensuring transparency and accuracy.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and optimise contract performance.
• Contribute to monthly cost and progress meetings.
• Champion public sector objectives, ensuring value for money across all activities.
• Guide early-stage ideas through feasibility and commercial planning stages.
• Validate cost data to meet audit and assurance requirements.
• Manage change control processes in alignment with NEC contract principles.
• Drive commercial awareness across the project team.
• Support dispute resolution processes and assist in contract close-out.
• Review and assess commercial agreements and procurement strategies in line with NEC contract requirements.

You will have the following qualifications andexperience

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.
• Chartered status with RICS or CIOB (preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of experience on multi-million infrastructure projects.
• Strong track record in quantity surveying, estimating, or procurement for civil engineering/infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of NEC3/4 contracts.
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen with the ability to challenge cost estimates constructively.
• Clear understanding of the interdependency between cost, schedule, and risk.
• Proven ability to build and manage relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Comfortable operating autonomously in high-security and fast-paced environments.
• Effective communicator, capable of presenting complex financial data to non-specialist audiences.
• BSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.
• Chartered status with RICS or CIOB (preferred).

Additional Requirements

• Sole UK National (non-dual nationality) – due to project security requirements.
• DV Clearance (Developed Vetting) – existing clearance preferred, but willingness to undergo clearance process is essential.
• Full UK Driving Licence – regular travel between sites is required.

Get in touch now

If you’re seeking a new opportunity that offers career progression, allowing you to continuously expand your skillset and become part of a collaborative team of leading engineering specialists, then this could be the perfect role for you,so apply today!

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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