Senior Quantity Surveyor - RAF Fairford

VIVO Defence Services; Fairford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team at RAF Fairford. This role involves delivering commercial compliance and financial oversight across facilities management and construction activities. The ideal candidate will have strong stakeholder engagement skills and a background in quantity surveying, ensuring cost efficiency and operational excellence. With a focus on customer satisfaction and continuous improvement, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant projects while enjoying competitive benefits, including a company car and generous leave. If you are driven by results and passionate about making a difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

Company car/car allowance

25 days annual leave

6% employee matched pension contribution

Life assurance 2 x annual salary

Private medical cover

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities management or construction, preferably within MOD environments.
• Familiarity with USVF contracts and utility reduction training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate cost advice and manage change in line with the USVF Contract.
• Support the Principal Commercial Manager in reporting and compliance.

Skills

Commercial Awareness

Stakeholder Engagement

Cost Management

Risk Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

HND/Foundation Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

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Who We Are

VIVO provides facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners. VIVO embodies both experience and innovation.

What We Do

We put our Customers and Families First. They are the driving force behind everything we do. We drive forward improvements for them to ensure the service they receive, whether reactive repairs or a major project, is completed safely and on time. In order to achieve this, we have 4 core values: open, caring, agile and collaborative. These are at the heart of everything we do.

Location:

RAF Fairford - on site role

Full time, Permanent

Salary:

Competitive + Company Car/Car Allowance

Role Overview

VIVO Defence Services seeks a commercially astute and relationship-driven Senior Quantity Surveyor to support core services and billable works on the MOD estate. You will ensure commercial compliance, financial oversight, and cost efficiency across facilities management and construction activities, supporting risk mitigation, contract delivery, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

1. Deliver accurate cost advice and manage change in line with the USVF Contract.
2. Develop and implement cost models, conduct risk analysis, and manage pricing and adjudication of billable works.
3. Support the Principal Commercial Manager in reporting, dispute resolution, and compliance.
4. Maintain excellent stakeholder relationships with internal teams and MOD/DIO representatives.
5. Guide teams on proposals and contractual obligations.
6. Support adherence to health and safety, sustainability, and equality policies.
7. Contribute to utility reduction initiatives and participate in risk meetings.
8. Manage commercial risks, prevent fraud, and promote operational improvements.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will have a qualification at HND/Foundation Degree level in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience, with proven experience in FM or construction, preferably within MOD environments. Strong knowledge of commercial processes, excellent communication skills, and stakeholder engagement ability are essential. Desirable qualifications include familiarity with USVF contracts, utility and carbon reduction training, CPD accreditation, and membership of a professional body. Willingness to travel and flexible site visit approach are required.

What We Offer

• Company car/car allowance
• 25 days annual leave
• 6% employee matched pension contribution
• Life assurance 2 x annual salary
• Private medical cover

About VIVO Defence Services

A joint venture between Serco and EQUANS, committed to diversity and inclusion. We support flexible working and are a Disability Confident Leader. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and provide reasonable adjustments for interview and employment.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting