Senior Quantity Surveyor – Defence Projects (SC Cleared)

Turner-; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Defence business, working on a range of client projects and initiatives. You will establish relationships, administer contracts, and monitor costs in line with budgets.

Hybrid working is available; 60% field/on-site work may be required. A strong background in NEC3, cost management and procurement is expected, with demonstrable Defence project experience and UK security clearance guidance.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Estimating, Quantity Surveying or Cost Engineering.
• Experience in Infrastructure sectors (Rail, air, power, highways).
• Chartered status or working toward chartered with a relevant body.
• Ability to manage contracts (NEC3 preferred) and governance processes.
• Experience with early-stage estimating in Defence Infrastructure programmes.

Responsibilities

• Establishing professional relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Administering contracts in line with project objectives and policies.
• Providing cost monitoring, forecasting and reporting to budget.
• Managing cost variance, cash flow, and timely applications.
• Collaborating with client and contractor teams on KPIs and value engineering.
• Managing contract changes within governance and best practice.
• Improving forecast accuracy and budget management.
• Offering commercial support to stakeholders and negotiating final accounts.

Skills

Contract Management

Change management

Cost Management

Procurement

Governance processing

Line management

Microsoft Office

Client-facing communication

Education

Estimating/Quantity Surveying/Cost Engineering degree

Chartered status / professional body

Degree level education

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Turner & Townsend is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Defence business, working on a range of client projects and initiatives. You will establish relationships, administer contracts, and monitor costs in line with budgets.

Hybrid working is available; 60% field/on-site work may be required. A strong background in NEC3, cost management and procurement is expected, with demonstrable Defence project experience and UK security clearance guidance.