Senior Quantity Surveyor - SC Cleared - #2095409

Location: Remote (UK) with ad-hoc visits to UK-based US Air Force sites (e.g., Lakenheath/Feltwell, Mildenhall, Fairford, Croughton, Menwith/Fylingdales and others)

Rate: Circa £65–£70 per hour (Umbrella)

Clearance:SC required on application

We’re supporting an established Defence & Security client delivering the QSSP Programme for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO). We’re looking for experienced Senior Quantity Surveyors / Commercial Professionals to join a high-performing team focused on cost efficiency, contract compliance, and commercial assurance across a varied portfolio of infrastructure works.

This is a remote-first contract, with occasional on-site presence required at key bases.

You’ll provide pre- and post-contract QS / commercial support, including:

• Estimating and cost planning
• Procurement support and cost assurance
• Commercial management and financial control across multiple projects
• Ensuring NEC3 compliance, identifying cost efficiencies and savings
• Stakeholder engagement within an embedded (often co-located) client team environment
• (Depending on experience) leading workstreams/teams and mentoring colleagues

Essential:

• Proven experience in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management (senior level)
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3 contracts
• SC Clearance (must be in place/obtainable and required upon application)
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with multiple stakeholders

Desirable:

• MRICS / AssocRICS (or working towards)
• Background in infrastructure / public sector / defence environments
• Tools exposure such as CostX and/or CEMAR
• Leadership/mentoring experience